unduly

adverb

un·​du·​ly ˌən-ˈdü-lē 

-ˈdyü-

: in an undue manner : excessively

an unduly harsh punishment

unduly sensitive

Synonyms of unduly

• overly
• too

Examples of unduly in a Sentence

taxes that unduly burden homeowners

The punishment was unduly harsh.

Recent Examples on the Web

Support for the plan generally came from industry and regulatory reform groups who said the vehicle standards that rest on the endangerment finding are costly and unduly burdensome. —Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026

Unless, that is, the oath is found to unduly restrict freedom of speech, an argument that may find some support in the state Supreme Court, which would have the last word. —Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026

Even generative AI functions weren't unduly time-consuming. —Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026

The agency would be depicted as unduly interfering with a private industry. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unduly

• bernoulli
• lazuli
• unruly
• cooley
• coolly
• cooly
• coulee
• cruelly
• duly
• hooley
• muley
• newly

Kids Definition

unduly

adverb

un·​du·​ly ˌən-ˈd(y)ü-lē 

ˈən-

: in an undue manner

especially : excessively

unduly upset

Legal Definition

unduly

adverb

un·​du·​ly ˌən-ˈdü-lē, -ˈdyü- 

: in an undue manner : to an excessive degree

unduly influenced the testator