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Unconscionable

Description:

Unconscionable is an adjective that refers to something that is unreasonable, immoral, or lacking in principles. It is often used to describe actions, behavior, contracts, or decisions that go against what is considered fair, just, or conscionable.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Used to describe an action or behavior that is morally wrong or socially unacceptable.

Example Sentence: The company's decision to exploit child labor was utterly unconscionable.

Sense 2:

Referring to a contract or agreement that is unfair or excessively one-sided, where one party has significantly more power or advantage over the other.

Example Sentence: The tenant felt trapped in an unconscionable lease agreement that heavily favored the landlord.

Sense 3:

Informal usage to express extreme or excessive behavior, often in a hyperbolic manner.

Example Sentence: The prices at the fancy restaurant were absolutely unconscionable!

Sense 4:

In legal contexts, describing a transaction or action that is so unfair or oppressive that it goes against public policy and may be rendered unenforceable by a court.

Example Sentence: The court ruled that the lender's interest rates were unconscionable and voided the contract.

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