Difference between Extortionate and Unconscionable

What is the difference between Extortionate and Unconscionable?

Extortionate as an adjective is of, related to or typifying extortion while Unconscionable as an adjective is not conscionable; unscrupulous and lacking principles or conscience.

Extortionate

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: of, related to or typifying extortion greatly exceeding what is reasonable or moderate; exorbitant

Unconscionable

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not conscionable; unscrupulous and lacking principles or conscience.Excessive, imprudent or unreasonable.

We hope you now know whether to use Extortionate or Unconscionable in your sentence.

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