undemocratic
adjective
un·dem·o·crat·ic
ˌən-ˌde-mə-ˈkra-tik 
: not democratic : not agreeing with democratic practice or ideals
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The proposed law is fundamentally undemocratic.
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The 16-year illiberal, undemocratic, authoritarian rule of Viktor Orbán is ending.
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Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Gerontocracy has always thrived in undemocratic places—Communist people’s republics, Gulf monarchies—where only death could pry power from the ruling elders.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
Republicans who backed the laughable and deservedly unsuccessful 2021 recall of Newsom won’t have a leg to stand on in blasting this as an undemocratic power play.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Critics of the legislation have called the unelected board undemocratic, fearing that whichever interest groups could influence the mayor could drive the future of Indianapolis public education.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Gerontocracy has always thrived in undemocratic places—Communist people’s republics, Gulf monarchies—where only death could pry power from the ruling elders.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
Republicans who backed the laughable and deservedly unsuccessful 2021 recall of Newsom won’t have a leg to stand on in blasting this as an undemocratic power play.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Critics of the legislation have called the unelected board undemocratic, fearing that whichever interest groups could influence the mayor could drive the future of Indianapolis public education.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Undemocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undemocratic. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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