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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Marc Johnson, a community leader in University Heights, called the move undemocratic.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
The top-two primary system is fundamentally undemocratic by muting the voices of all minority parties.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
However, many Palestinians, polls show, regard his administration as corrupt, undemocratic and out of touch.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2024
The Berlinale stands for basic democratic values and against right-wing extremism and supports all demonstrations and other initiatives against the undemocratic currents.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2024
Read Berlinale’s full statement, which was first reported by Deadline:
The Berlinale stands for basic democratic values and against right-wing extremism and supports all demonstrations and other initiatives against the undemocratic currents.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 3 Feb. 2024
Both countries’ participation was canceled because they are accused of human rights abuse and undemocratic behavior, the first defense official said.
—Alex Horton, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
The United States helps ensure their security and, in so doing, facilitates an undemocratic status quo.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Mar. 2024
News Peg Shtayyeh’s resignation also follows months of U.S. pressure on the Palestinian Authority’s leadership, demanding reforms to the entity which has been accused of corruption and undemocratic behavior by both Palestinians and foreign powers.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
The top-two primary system is fundamentally undemocratic by muting the voices of all minority parties.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
However, many Palestinians, polls show, regard his administration as corrupt, undemocratic and out of touch.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2024
The Berlinale stands for basic democratic values and against right-wing extremism and supports all demonstrations and other initiatives against the undemocratic currents.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2024
Read Berlinale’s full statement, which was first reported by Deadline:
The Berlinale stands for basic democratic values and against right-wing extremism and supports all demonstrations and other initiatives against the undemocratic currents.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 3 Feb. 2024
Both countries’ participation was canceled because they are accused of human rights abuse and undemocratic behavior, the first defense official said.
—Alex Horton, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
The United States helps ensure their security and, in so doing, facilitates an undemocratic status quo.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Mar. 2024
News Peg Shtayyeh’s resignation also follows months of U.S. pressure on the Palestinian Authority’s leadership, demanding reforms to the entity which has been accused of corruption and undemocratic behavior by both Palestinians and foreign powers.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Undemocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undemocratic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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