unduly

[uhn-doo-lee, -dyoo-]

adverb

1. excessively.

   unduly worried.

2. in an inappropriate, unjustifiable, or improper manner.

   unduly critical.

unduly

/ ʌnˈdjuːlɪ /

adverb

1. immoderately; excessively

2. in contradiction of moral or legal standards

Word History and Origins

Origin of unduly¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, unduly is from the Middle English word undewely. See undue, -ly

Example Sentences

Mr Caudwell says he understands that Labour needed to raise money to shore up the public finances but felt it hit some sectors unduly hard.

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The latter segment was in breach of guidance that prohibits "unduly intimidating, humiliating, intrusive, aggressive or derogatory remarks aimed at real people", the ruling said.

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On Tuesday, senior judges held that the original term handed to MacCormack was "unduly lenient".

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In a statement last month, Wissa urged Brentford to "keep their word" to let him leave and accused the club of "unduly standing in my way".

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Wissa, 28, issued a statement on Sunday publicly confirming he wanted to leave and accusing Brentford of "unduly standing in his way" of a move to Newcastle.

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• inordinately 
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• unjustifiably www.thesaurus.com
• unjustly 
• unnecessarily www.thesaurus.com
• unreasonably www.thesaurus.com