conscionable
1
9.5
- adjective
- /kənˈʃənəbl/
- Formal
:
justificable
- Choosing a conscionable path means adhering to the principles of fairness and justice.
I don't know what is conscionable for Kiev right now, what isn't.
- I don't know what is conscionable for Kiev right now, what isn't.
- It only exists for conscionable people.
Examples
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I can begin to recognize my behavior and make conscionable choices to correct it.
Blog text (23) -
It's not just a generous contract; it's the only one conscionable.
Fiction book (1995) -
It is also hard to believe that any conscionable and ethical person would want to become a doctor under these circumstances.
Blog text (4) -
For example, the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, adopted by 26 states, provides that premarital agreements must be conscionable, entered into voluntarily, and executed only after both parties fully disclose their financial assets.
Blog text (29) -
The committee ensured that their decision was conscionable and reflected the community's values.
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As a conscionable leader, she always prioritizes ethical practices in her organization.
Synonyms
302
2.2
A moderate amount or size that is not extreme
280
4.1
Following rules about what is right and wrong in people's actions
37
5.1
Fair or acceptable because of the situation
Antonyms
How Moral
260
4.7
35
4.3
- Formal
1
9.5
477
2.5
176
3.9
35
8.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
conscionable = conscience (transparent) = conscion + able
A regular adjectival formation from the base concept 'conscience' (orthographically reflected as 'conscion-') with the productive suffix '-able', yielding 'in accordance with conscience'.
Etymology
Conscionable comes from the same root as conscience and conscious, and the parts con- 'with' and scire 'to know' give the idea of an inner knowing. So, something conscionable is what your inner knowing says is right and fair.