CONSCIENCELESS

conscienceless, unconscionable

(adjective) lacking a conscience; “a conscienceless villain”; “brash, unprincipled, and conscienceless”; “an unconscionable liar”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

conscienceless (comparative more conscienceless, superlative most conscienceless)

Lacking a conscience; unscrupulous or ruthless.

• D. H. Lawrence

It was watching her with cold animal curiosity, something demonish and conscienceless.

Source: Wiktionary


Con"science*less, a.

Definition: Without conscience; indifferent to conscience; unscrupulous. Conscienceless and wicked patrons. Hookre.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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MODEST

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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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