unduly
adverb
un·du·ly
ˌən-ˈdü-lē 
-ˈdyü-
: in an undue manner : excessively
an unduly harsh punishment
unduly sensitive
Synonyms
Examples of unduly in a Sentence
taxes that unduly burden homeowners
The punishment was unduly harsh.
Recent Examples on the Web
Some critics believe that Macron is being unduly provocative; others that his timing is poor.
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Célia Belin, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2024
An unbiased but courageous perspective from a woman who has been unduly sidelined goes a long way in shaping the conversation and inspiring other women who have suffered the same or a similar fate.
—Abiola Salami, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Illana borders in the early scenes on seeming unduly flighty for someone that we’re told has built her own business empire.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2024
Washington — The federal government's ongoing and sometimes contentious evaluation of sites for the construction of a new FBI headquarters was not impeded or unduly affected by the Trump White House, a new report from the Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General found Tuesday.
—Robert Legare, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2023
In financial forecasting, for instance, initial estimates can unduly influence subsequent predictions, leading to flawed investment strategies.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
But those that are resisting say the requirements would be unduly onerous and burden them with hefty costs, red tape and new liabilities.
—Maxine Joselow, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
That gives unduly short shrift to the preeminent role the Constitution assigns to states in conducting elections to federal office.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 Mar. 2024
Regardless, Shrier believes Musk’s lawsuit reflects broader anxiety about the commercial success of OpenAI, which pledges in its founding charter to avoid enabling uses of AI or AGI that harm humanity or unduly concentrate power.
—Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2024
Célia Belin, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2024
An unbiased but courageous perspective from a woman who has been unduly sidelined goes a long way in shaping the conversation and inspiring other women who have suffered the same or a similar fate.
—Abiola Salami, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Illana borders in the early scenes on seeming unduly flighty for someone that we’re told has built her own business empire.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2024
Washington — The federal government's ongoing and sometimes contentious evaluation of sites for the construction of a new FBI headquarters was not impeded or unduly affected by the Trump White House, a new report from the Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General found Tuesday.
—Robert Legare, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2023
In financial forecasting, for instance, initial estimates can unduly influence subsequent predictions, leading to flawed investment strategies.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
But those that are resisting say the requirements would be unduly onerous and burden them with hefty costs, red tape and new liabilities.
—Maxine Joselow, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
That gives unduly short shrift to the preeminent role the Constitution assigns to states in conducting elections to federal office.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 Mar. 2024
Regardless, Shrier believes Musk’s lawsuit reflects broader anxiety about the commercial success of OpenAI, which pledges in its founding charter to avoid enabling uses of AI or AGI that harm humanity or unduly concentrate power.
—Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Unduly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unduly. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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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