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unconscionable

[uhn-kon-shuh-nuh-buhl] / ʌnˈkɒn ʃə nə bəl /


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It has poured money into youth development, splurged on a state of the art training facility, and ponied up unconscionable sums to attract leading coaches from Germany, Italy and, oddly, Sweden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Contracts may also be rescinded if they contain unconscionable terms, meaning the agreement is extremely one-sided or harsh — especially in cases involving a serious mistake by one party that makes enforcement unfair.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

In such a system, Levy warned, the law is used to make the unconscionable “legal.”

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Award-winning Indian novelist Arundhati Roy, who had been due to present a restored version of a 1989 film she wrote, pulled out of the event, branding Wender's words "unconscionable" and "jaw-dropping".

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

“Sorry, Your Honor. Just seeking clarification on the unconscionable lack of aid.”

From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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