undemocratic
adjective
un·dem·o·crat·ic
ˌən-ˌde-mə-ˈkra-tik 
: not democratic : not agreeing with democratic practice or ideals
Examples of undemocratic in a Sentence
The proposed law is fundamentally undemocratic.
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One reason politicians get such a bad rap is that so many depict themselves as having pure, noble motives on high-profile issues while being unrepentant, undemocratic bullies when there are fewer cameras around.
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
In an authoritarian state, the leader engages in unconstitutional or undemocratic practices for the purpose of consolidating power.
—Karrin Vasby Anderson, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
The sentence was intentionally undemocratic, deliberately cruel and over-the-top.
—Don McKellar, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Critics argue the blue slip process is outdated and undemocratic, enabling political gridlock.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
In an authoritarian state, the leader engages in unconstitutional or undemocratic practices for the purpose of consolidating power.
—Karrin Vasby Anderson, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
The sentence was intentionally undemocratic, deliberately cruel and over-the-top.
—Don McKellar, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Critics argue the blue slip process is outdated and undemocratic, enabling political gridlock.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undemocratic
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“Undemocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undemocratic. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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