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unconscionably (ʌnˈkɒnʃnəblɪ) 

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adverb

(formal)
  1. in an unscrupulous or unprincipled manner
  2. in an immoderate or excessive manner ⇒ You took an unconscionably long time over it.

unconscionable (ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbəl Pronunciation for unconscionable ) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. unscrupulous or unprincipled ⇒ an unconscionable liar
  2. immoderate or excessive ⇒ unconscionable demands

Derived Forms

unˈconscionableness noun
unˈconscionably adverb

Example Sentences Including 'unconscionably'

"She appeared unconscionably pleased to be offered the opportunity of a banal answer.
Butterworth, Michael The Five Million Dollar Prince
The Captain was silent for what seemed an unconscionably long time.
Maclean, Alistair San Andreas
The officials opened everything and seemed to spend an unconscionably long time examining the Sony.
Kewley, Vanya Tibet - Behind the Ice Curtain
Thus Moscow's doctors, unconscionably , were not told which gas was to be used.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
We live in an unconscionably selfish society: one forever bleating about its rights, very rarely about its responsibilities.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)
defendants to have acted unconscionably and by reason of breach of confidence they are liable," the judge's ruling said.
Toronto Sun (2003)
defendants to have acted unconscionably and by reason of breach of confidence they are liable," the judge's written ruling said.
Edmonton Sun (2003)

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