undemocratic

adjective

un·​dem·​o·​crat·​ic ˌən-ˌde-mə-ˈkra-tik How to pronounce undemocratic (audio)
: not democratic : not agreeing with democratic practice or ideals
undemocratically adverb

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. 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 Don McKellar, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025 Critics argue the blue slip process is outdated and undemocratic, enabling political gridlock.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

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undemocratic was in 1839

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“Undemocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undemocratic. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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