unconscionableness
- noun
- /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃənəblnəs/
:
inconsciencia
- Her decision to charge such high interest rates showed an unconscionableness that shocked many consumers.
Examples
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The lawyer argued that the unconscionableness of the contract made it invalid.
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The judge highlighted the unconscionableness of the terms imposed on the unsuspecting tenants.
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Such unconscionableness or such inadequacy should be made out as would (to use an expressive phrase) shock the conscience.
Academic text (2016) -
There may be such an unconscionableness or inadequacy in a bargain as to demonstrate some gross imposition or some undue influence, and in such cases, Courts of Equity ought to interfere.
Academic text (2016)
Synonyms
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9.1
Behavior that is wrong or unfair towards other people
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8.2
A lack of concern about what is right or wrong
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9.9
Extreme unfairness in a contract or action that is morally wrong
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6.0
An action or decision that is unfair and does not make sense
A habit of ignoring right and wrong and being dishonest to get what you want
Behavior that hides the truth to mislead people
Not being careful or responsible about doing what is right
Antonyms
How Unfair
Surface Forms
Morphology
unconscionableness = unconscionable (transparent) = un + conscion + able + ness
Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the adjective 'unconscionable', a regular and predictable derivation.
Etymology
Unconscionableness breaks into un- 'not', conscience 'your inner sense of right and wrong', and -ness 'quality'. So unconscionableness is the 'quality of not following your conscience', which is why it describes something very unfair or without moral sense.