unconscionable

• Descreve algo tão injusto, abusivo ou irrazoável que choca a consciência ou ofende princípios morais e de justiça.

Describes something that is shockingly unfair, unjust, or morally unacceptable.

1. Morally unacceptableC1formal

   Not right or reasonable; shocking and unacceptable.

   Inaceitável do ponto de vista moral

   • The company's treatment of its workers was unconscionable.
   • It is unconscionable to ignore the suffering of others.
   • The judge called the defendant's actions unconscionable.

   Sinônimosatrociousindefensibleinexcusableintolerablemonstrousoutrageousscandalouswicked

   Antônimosconscientiousethicalhonorablejustmoralprincipledrighteous

2. Excessive or extremeC1formal

   Going beyond what is reasonable or acceptable; excessive.

   Excessivo

   • They charged an unconscionable price for such a small repair.
   • The amount of waste produced by the factory is unconscionable.
   • He showed an unconscionable lack of concern for safety.

   Sinônimosexcessiveexorbitantextravagantextremeimmoderateinordinateoutrageouspreposterousunreasonableunwarranted

   Antônimosacceptablemoderatereasonablesensibletemperate