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unconscientiousness

/ˌʌn.kɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs/

1 entry

noun

/ˌʌn.kɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество быть готовым игнорировать веления совести или черту не быть старательным или внимательным.

A noun referring to the quality of being willing to ignore the dictates of conscience, or the trait of not being painstaking or careful.

uncountable

  1. Disregard for moral principlesC2formal

    The quality of being willing to ignore the dictates of conscience, often leading to unethical behavior.

    ruПренебрежение моральными принципами

    • His unconscientiousness in business dealings eventually ruined his reputation.
    • The politician's unconscientiousness was evident in his broken promises.
    • She was criticized for her unconscientiousness when she ignored the ethical guidelines.

    Synonymscorruptiondishonestyimmoralityunscrupulousnesswickedness

    Antonymsconscientiousnesshonestyintegritymoralityscrupulousness

  2. Lack of thoroughnessC2formal

    The trait of not being painstaking or careful, resulting in sloppy or incomplete work.

    ruНебрежность

    • The report was full of errors due to the author's unconscientiousness.
    • His unconscientiousness led to frequent mistakes in the lab.
    • The manager was frustrated by the team's unconscientiousness in following procedures.

    Synonymscarelessnessinattentionlaxnessneglectfulnessnegligenceremissnesssloppinessthoughtlessness

    Antonymscarefulnessconscientiousnessmeticulousnessthoroughness

Forms
  • unconscientiousnesses plural form
  • unconscientiousnesses' possessive plural form
  • unconscientiousness's possessive singular form