Antonyms for in all conscience


Grammar : Adv
Spell : kon-shuh ns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn ʃəns


Definition of in all conscience

Origin :
  • early 13c., from Old French conscience "conscience, innermost thoughts, desires, intentions; feelings" (12c.), from Latin conscientia "knowledge within oneself, sense of right, a moral sense," from conscientem (nominative consciens), present participle of conscire "be (mutually) aware," from com- "with," or "thoroughly" (see com-) + scire "to know" (see science).
  • Probably a loan-translation of Greek syneidesis, literally "with-knowledge." Sometimes nativized in Old English/Middle English as inwit. Russian also uses a loan-translation, so-vest, "conscience," literally "with-knowledge."
  • As in seriously : adv not humorously
  • As in sincerely : adv seriously, honestly

Synonyms for in all conscience

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