conscionable

/kɑnˈsɛɪnəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

acceptable to one’s conscience, or justifiable; reasonable

“The company’s decision to lay off employees was conscionable given the financial constraints it was facing.”

2. noun

a person who is conscionable; a person of conscience

“As a conscionable citizen, she volunteered at a local charity to help those in need.”

Synonyms

  • excusable
  • justifiable
  • reasonable

Antonyms

  • inexcusable
  • unjustifiable