Definition

Lacking a sense of right and wrong; showing no moral principles or conscience.

Example

The conscienceless businessman exploited his workers without any guilt.

Conversation

Did you hear about that company that just laid off so many workers?

Yeah, it's crazy how conscienceless some businesses can be.

Right? It seems like they only care about profits.

Exactly! They need to remember that people are affected by their decisions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conscienceless → It is formed from "conscience" (from Latin "conscientia", meaning knowledge within oneself) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "conscienceless" describes a state of being without a sense of moral awareness or conscience.

Memory Tip

Think of having no 'knowledge within' ('conscientia') about right and wrong, which is what it means to be conscienceless.

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