Synonyms of unduly

unduly

adverb

ˌən-ˈdü-lē 

as in overly

beyond a normal or acceptable limit

unduly upset by the slight delay of our departure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overly
• too
• excessively
• inordinately
• unacceptably
• intolerably
• extremely
• terribly
• unusually
• incredibly
• to death
• exorbitantly
• very
• devilishly
• with a vengeance
• exceptionally
• to a fault
• unreasonably
• overmuch
• monstrously
• unbearably
• highly
• extravagantly
• immoderately
• obscenely
• unconscionably
• super
• inappropriately
• extra
• considerably
• inexcusably
• significantly
• substantially
• improperly
• extraordinarily
• remarkably
• exceedingly
• singularly
• hugely
• abnormally
• intemperately
• uncommonly
• extensively
• astronomically
• eminently
• greatly
• especially
• extortionately
• freakishly
• deadly
• mightily
• uncustomarily
• whacking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insufficiently
• inadequately
• reasonably
• moderately
• modestly
• slightly
• acceptably
• deficiently
• scarcely
• just
• hardly
• minimally
• barely
• marginally
• temperately
• scantily
• meagerly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unduly

The local officials argued that the state law unduly limits law enforcement officers’ discretion when crime victims apply for what is known as a U visa, a visa set aside for non-citizen victims of crime who cooperate with law enforcement and meet other conditions. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 3 June 2026

The most important metric should assess student growth, over time and not rely unduly on individual test scores, which tend to reflect socioeconomic factors outside teachers’ control. — Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026

The unduly lenient sentence scheme allows any member of the public to refer a sentence to the attorney general. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 May 2026

Typically, though, restrictions on pretrial publicity must be narrowly tailored and must not unduly interfere with the press’s ability to inform the public about the proceedings. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Apr. 2026