Unconscionable
hardun-KON-shuh-nuh-bul
adjective
Definition
Not right or reasonable; excessive; unscrupulous
Examples
“The unconscionable price gouging was condemned.”
“It would be unconscionable to ignore such suffering.”
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GRE Tip
Unconscionable is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "unscrupulous" or "indefensible" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "ethical".
Related GRE Words
profligate
Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
inundate
To overwhelm with things or people to be dealt with
scrupulous
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details
adulatory
Excessively praising or admiring; fawning
surfeit
An excessive amount of something; overindulgence
underhanded
Acting or done in a secret or dishonest way
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