UNCONSCIONABLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNCONSCIONABLE?

Need another word that means the same as “unconscionable”? Find 26 synonyms and 30 related words for “unconscionable” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Unconscionable” are: exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, steep, usurious, conscienceless, unethical, amoral, immoral, unprincipled, indefensible, wrong, excessive, unwarranted, unreasonable, unfair, inordinate, disproportionate, immoderate, extreme, undue, preposterous, monstrous, inexcusable, unnecessary, needless

Unconscionable as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unconscionable" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unconscionable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation.
• Lacking a conscience.
• Not right or reasonable.
• Unreasonably excessive.

Synonyms of "Unconscionable" as an adjective (26 Words)

amoral	Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something. An amoral attitude to sex.
conscienceless	Lacking a conscience. Brash unprincipled and conscienceless.
disproportionate	Too large or too small in comparison with something else. People on lower incomes spend a disproportionate amount of their income on fuel.
excessive	More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate. He was drinking excessive amounts of brandy.
exorbitant	Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation. Some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls.
extortionate	(of a price) much too high; exorbitant. Extortionate prices.
extreme	Far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree. Extreme sports like snowboarding.
immoderate	Not sensible or restrained; excessive. Immoderate laughter.
immoral	Deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong. Unseemly and immoral behaviour.
indefensible	Not justifiable by argument. This behaviour is morally indefensible.
inexcusable	Too bad to be justified or tolerated. Matt s behaviour was inexcusable.
inordinate	Beyond normal limits. The case had taken up an inordinate amount of time.
monstrous	Inhumanly or outrageously evil or wrong. It is a monstrous waste of money.
needless	Unnecessary and unwarranted. I deplore needless waste.
outrageous	Grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror. Her outrageous leotards and sexy routines.
preposterous	So unreasonable as to invite derision. A preposterous suggestion.
steep	(of a price or demand) not reasonable; excessive. This is a rather steep statement.
undue	Lacking justification or authorization. His dress stops just short of undue elegance.
unethical	Not morally correct. Unethical business practices.
unfair	Not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception. Used unfair methods.
unnecessary	Not necessary. Good construction is essential to avoid unnecessary waste.
unprincipled	Lacking principles or moral scruples- A.E.Stevenson. An unprincipled womanizer.
unreasonable	Not reasonable; not showing good judgment. An unreasonable request.
unwarranted	Without a basis in reason or fact. I am sure your fears are unwarranted.
usurious	Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation. They lend money at usurious rates.
wrong	Characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules. The wrong side of the road.

Usage Examples of "Unconscionable" as an adjective

• The unconscionable conduct of his son.
• An unconscionable liar.
• Shareholders have had to wait an unconscionable time for the facts to be established.
• Unconscionable spending.

Associations of "Unconscionable" (30 Words)

conscienceless	Lacking a conscience. A conscienceless villain.
corrupt	Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. The corrupting smell of death.
crime	An action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law. Shoplifting was a serious crime.
criminal	Bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure. He may never fulfil his potential and that would be a criminal waste.
culpability	Responsibility for a fault or wrong; blame. A level of moral culpability.
debauch	Destroy or debase the moral purity of; corrupt. He debauches the doctor s teenage daughter.
deceptive	Causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true. Deceptive calm.
degraded	Reduced in quality; inferior. She had felt cheap and degraded.
depraved	Morally corrupt; wicked. He was a depraved lecher.
dishonest	Intended to mislead or cheat. Dishonest politicians.
disingenuous	Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does. An ambitious disingenuous philistine and hypocritical operator who exemplified the most disagreeable traits of his time.
exaggerated	Represented as greater than is true or reasonable. An exaggerated account of his adventures.
exorbitant	(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high. Some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls.
expensive	High in price or charging high prices. An expensive bottle of wine.
fraudulent	Intended to deceive. Fraudulent psychics.
illegal	A person living in a country without official authorization. Illegal drugs.
immoderate	Beyond reasonable limits. Immoderate drinking.
immoral	Not adhering to ethical or moral principles. They considered colonialism immoral.
improper	Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion. Improper attire for the golf course.
infamous	Well known for some bad quality or deed. The infamous Benedict Arnold.
killer	Predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas. I woke up with a killer hangover.
licentious	Promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters. Unlike many of the artists who frequented the Soho scene of the 1960s he did not lead a licentious life.
mendacious	Given to lying. Mendacious propaganda.
mendacity	Untruthfulness. People publicly castigated for past mendacity.
profiteer	A person who profiteers. A war profiteer.
slayer	Someone who causes the death of a person or animal. David the slayer of Goliath.
untrue	Not true to an obligation or trust. Is untrue to his highest opportunity and duty.
usurious	Relating to or characterized by usury; extortionate. They lend money at usurious rates.
venal	Capable of being corrupted. Local customs officers are notoriously venal.