The phrase "unconscionable amount" refers to a quantity that is extremely unfair, unreasonable, or excessive.
Sentences with «unconscionable amount»
Even assuming the worst - case scenario — 11 million corrupt TDI engines spew unconscionable amounts of asthma - and emphysema - inducing NOx into the environment for years, with certain deaths to result — the sad truth is, much worse has gone on before. (automobilemag.com)
This is what this governor wants; hard working men and women to sacrifice unconscionable amounts of salary and benefits so that he can reward the very wealthy with an unnecessary tax break. (nystateofpolitics.com)
In addition to charging often unconscionable amounts for subscriptions, most commercial publishers have extremely restrictive licensing practices, in effect taking from authors their copyrights and assuming all rights and permissions for the distribution, reproduction and use of their work in perpetuity. (slaw.ca)