adv
Uncommon
unduly
uhn-DYOO-lee
Unduly (adv) means to an excessive or unwarranted degree. Example: “The judge was not unduly harsh in his sentencing.”
adv
1
To an excessive or unwarranted degree.
"The judge was not unduly harsh in his sentencing."
"Don't worry unduly about the results — you did your best."
How to use unduly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than is reasonable — too much, or in an unjustified way.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
unduly harsh
unduly concerned
unduly influenced
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unduly
- Superlative
- most unduly
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Etymology
From undue plus -ly.
Rhymes for unduly
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What does “unduly” mean?
The word “unduly” means to an excessive or unwarranted degree. In plain terms, more than is reasonable — too much, or in an unjustified way.
How do you pronounce “unduly”?
“Unduly” is pronounced uhn-DYOO-lee (/ʌnˈdjuːli/ in IPA).
How do you use “unduly” in a sentence?
Here is “unduly” used in a sentence: “The judge was not unduly harsh in his sentencing.”
What part of speech is “unduly”?
“Unduly” is an adverb.
Is “unduly” a common word?
“Unduly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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