unconscionable

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Contracts may also be rescinded if they contain unconscionable terms, meaning the agreement is extremely one-sided or harsh — especially in cases involving a serious mistake by one party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

“It is unconscionable that the District would simply ignore Title IX’s procedural requirements to protect teachers who cause life-changing harm to their kids,” Richey said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"We just want to extend our thoughts, prayers and concern for Mr. Pretti's family, all the loved ones, and everyone involved in in such an unconscionable situation in a community that we really love."

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

That someone as annoying as Zane Asher had been given the Talent of perfect spitting was truly unconscionable.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff