unconscionable
Beyond all decency
Unconscionable describes conduct so unfair or unreasonable that it shocks the conscience.
An unconscionable contract exploits one party's vulnerability or ignorance.
In legal contexts, courts may refuse to enforce unconscionable terms.
The word carries moral weight beyond mere unfairness—it suggests a violation of basic decency: The markup on essential medications was unconscionable.
Unreasonably high, as costs
- outrageousShockingly bad or excessive
- unreasonableNot guided by reason
- disproportionateNot properly scaled
- inordinateExceeding proper limits
extortionate · usurious · gouging · astronomical · prohibitive · overpriced · inflated · steep
Deserving condemnation
- indefensibleCannot be justified
- unforgivableCannot be pardoned
- inexcusableImpossible to justify
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
despicable · shameful · disgraceful · abhorrent · heinous · vile · wicked · corrupt
Not fair or impartial
- unfairUnjust or partial
- wrongfulWithout legal right
- discriminatoryShowing unfair distinction
- biasedUnfairly favoring one side
one-sided · unequal · partial · prejudiced · unjustifiable · iniquitous · oppressive · unreasonable
Exploiting the vulnerable
- profiteeringExploiting scarcity for gain
- sweatshopExploitative manufacturing workplace
- usuryExtortionate money lending
- extortionObtaining through threats
coercion · manipulation · oppression · underpaying · overworking · abusive · victimization · unscrupulous
Inspiring horror or disgust
- egregiousConspicuously awful
- outrageousShockingly bad or excessive
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
- monstrousFrighteningly huge or wicked
atrocious · horrifying · disturbing · offensive · revolting · stomach-turning · unthinkable · intolerable
exorbitant
Unreasonably high, as costs
- outrageousShockingly bad or excessive
- unreasonableNot guided by reason
- disproportionateNot properly scaled
inordinate · extortionate · usurious · gouging · astronomical · prohibitive · overpriced · inflated · steep · egregious
reprehensible
Deserving condemnation
- indefensibleCannot be justified
- unforgivableCannot be pardoned
- inexcusableImpossible to justify
deplorable · despicable · shameful · disgraceful · abhorrent · heinous · vile · wicked · corrupt · unethical
inequitable
Not fair or impartial
- unfairUnjust or partial
- wrongfulWithout legal right
- discriminatoryShowing unfair distinction
biased · one-sided · unequal · partial · prejudiced · unjustifiable · iniquitous · oppressive · unreasonable · arbitrary
predatory
Exploiting the vulnerable
- profiteeringExploiting scarcity for gain
- sweatshopExploitative manufacturing workplace
- usuryExtortionate money lending
extortion · coercion · manipulation · oppression · underpaying · overworking · abusive · victimization · unscrupulous · ruthless
appalling
Inspiring horror or disgust
- egregiousConspicuously awful
- outrageousShockingly bad or excessive
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
monstrous · atrocious · horrifying · disturbing · offensive · revolting · stomach-turning · unthinkable · intolerable · unspeakable
- unreasonableirrational, absurd, illogical, senseless, ludicrous
- Contract Issuesbreach, violation, default, termination, cancellation
unconscionableethical
Conforming to moral principles
conscientious · scrupulous · principled · moral · honorable
unconscionablereasonable
Showing sound judgment
fair · moderate · acceptable · proportionate · equitable
unconscionablefair
Impartial and unbiased
just · equitable · evenhanded · aboveboard · square