unduly
adverb
un·du·ly
ˌən-ˈdü-lē 
-ˈdyü-
: in an undue manner : excessively
an unduly harsh punishment
unduly sensitive
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Examples of unduly in a Sentence
taxes that unduly burden homeowners
The punishment was unduly harsh.
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Washington has designed many of these restrictions to limit Ukraine’s ability to hit targets far behind the front, fearing that deep strikes would be unduly escalatory.
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Stephen Biddle, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2024
Housing affordability: In 2022, nearly 60% of Gen Zers were unduly burdened by housing costs, as reported by Axios, spending more than 30% of their income on rent or mortgage payments.
—Micky Horstman, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024
The arguments gave an early look into how the SCOTUS decision could impact how courts across the country consider what kinds of tech legislation are constitutional and what kinds might unduly impact speech.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 19 July 2024
Some adults say kids are being unduly influenced by their friends and social media regarding things like taking puberty blockers or pursuing gender-affirming surgeries.
—Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 7 May 2024
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Stephen Biddle, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2024
Housing affordability: In 2022, nearly 60% of Gen Zers were unduly burdened by housing costs, as reported by Axios, spending more than 30% of their income on rent or mortgage payments.
—Micky Horstman, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024
The arguments gave an early look into how the SCOTUS decision could impact how courts across the country consider what kinds of tech legislation are constitutional and what kinds might unduly impact speech.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 19 July 2024
Some adults say kids are being unduly influenced by their friends and social media regarding things like taking puberty blockers or pursuing gender-affirming surgeries.
—Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 7 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for unduly
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unduly
adverb
un·du·ly
ˌən-ˈd(y)ü-lē
ˈən-
: in an undue manner
Legal Definition
unduly
adverb
un·du·ly
ˌən-ˈdü-lē, -ˈdyü-
: in an undue manner : to an excessive degree
unduly influenced the testator
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