as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
unduly upset by the slight delay of our departure
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unduly
The same tools that can encourage positive behaviors may be weaponized for manipulation, spreading misinformation, or unduly influencing vulnerable populations.
—
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Colorado’s administrative insurance rules had already prohibited health insurers from unduly restricting or denying access to gender-affirming care.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
In the digital economy, things are far more efficient and the rule is probably unduly generous.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
As a result, McCall wasn’t unduly worried that his dad Andy hadn’t shown up at the Belle Vue along with the other family and friends.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unduly
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Colorado’s administrative insurance rules had already prohibited health insurers from unduly restricting or denying access to gender-affirming care.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
In the digital economy, things are far more efficient and the rule is probably unduly generous.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
As a result, McCall wasn’t unduly worried that his dad Andy hadn’t shown up at the Belle Vue along with the other family and friends.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unduly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unduly
Adverb
-
Watching his son evolve from a 4-star recruit out of Columbus High School in Miami to an eventual first-round pick out of Michigan State, Richardson doesn’t get too nervous or overly excited when Jase is on the court.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
-
This expectation seems overly pessimistic considering Crocs has grown NOPAT by 46% compounded annually over the last five years and 34% compounded annually over the last decade.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adverb
-
If their world is more Minecraft than Monopoly, our systems need to shift too.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
-
The rooms are traditional without being too dark, and the guest experience is accented by afternoon tea in O.Henry’s Social Lobby and live jazz music and vintage craft cocktails on Thursday nights and select Saturdays.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Unduly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unduly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share