Unconscionable

usgb/ʌnˈkɑːnʃənəbl/
adjective

Unfair or unreasonable to a shocking degree.

Their landlord's unconscionable rent increase forced them to move.
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  • unconscionable behavior
  • unconscionable act
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Intensity Level

Use 'unconscionable' for situations that shock you, not just for minor unfairness.

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The CEO's unconscionable bonus amidst layoffs was shocking.
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Harsh Judgment

The word often implies that someone is taking advantage of others.

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The court found the company's unconscionable fees exploitative.
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