Unconscionable

a.	1.	Not conscionable; exceeding the limits of any reasonable claim or expectation; not conforming to reason; unreasonable; inordinate; extravagant; as, an unconscionable person or demand; unconscionable size. Which use of reason, most reasonless and unconscionable, is the utmost that any tyrant ever pretended. - Milton. His giantship is gone somewhat crestfallen, Stalking with less unconscionable strides. - Milton.
	2.	Not guided by, or conformed to, conscience; that cannot be done in good conscience; as, unconscionable profits. Ungenerous as well as unconscionable practices. - South.

Adj.	1.	unconscionable - lacking a conscience; "a conscienceless villain"; "brash, unprincipled, and conscienceless"; "an unconscionable liar" Synonyms: conscienceless
	2.	unconscionable - greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usorious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending" Synonyms: exorbitant, extortionate, usurious, outrageous, steep

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