as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
unduly upset by the slight delay of our departure
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Recent Examples of unduly
The market was unduly harsh to software companies with big cash flow but also high price-to earnings ratios.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Key hair artist and hair department head, Frédérique Arguello, has been saying publicly that she was unduly passed over for Scarselli, her assistant, who took over as a key hair artist for 15 days at the end of the shoot, notably on Elizabeth’s and Sue’s (Margaret Qualley) final form.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025
Weinstein argued that prosecutors unduly delayed charging him.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2025
Critics charge that the system is inefficient, unduly costly, and that universities can fund these efforts through other means.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Key hair artist and hair department head, Frédérique Arguello, has been saying publicly that she was unduly passed over for Scarselli, her assistant, who took over as a key hair artist for 15 days at the end of the shoot, notably on Elizabeth’s and Sue’s (Margaret Qualley) final form.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025
Weinstein argued that prosecutors unduly delayed charging him.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2025
Critics charge that the system is inefficient, unduly costly, and that universities can fund these efforts through other means.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unduly
Adverb
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Meditation can sound overly complicated and absurdly simply to beginners.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Thankfully, Nikki wasn't overly offended and knew her mom's comment wasn't meant maliciously.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adverb
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The natural world is finally blooming, and spring TV is starting to look pretty vibrant, too.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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If owners are concerned that their dog sleeps too much, PetMD recommends introducing more stimulation to their day.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Unduly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unduly. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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