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unduly

 

[ ʌnˈduːli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

inappropriately

to an unwarranted degree; inappropriately

Synonyms

excessively, unjustly, unnecessarily

Examples of usage

  • Unduly harsh punishment
  • Unduly restrictive regulations
Context #2 | Adverb

excessively

to an excessive degree; excessively

Synonyms

immoderately, overly, unreasonably

Examples of usage

  • She was unduly worried about the situation
  • The prices were unduly high

Translations

Translations of the word "unduly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indevidamente

🇮🇳 अनुचित रूप से

🇩🇪 unangemessen

🇮🇩 tidak semestinya

🇺🇦 надмірно

🇵🇱 niewłaściwie

🇯🇵 不当

🇫🇷 indûment

🇪🇸 indebidamente

🇹🇷 haksız yere

🇰🇷 부당하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير لائق

🇨🇿 neoprávněně

🇸🇰 neoprávnene

🇨🇳 过度

🇸🇮 neupravičeno

🇮🇸 óhóflega

🇰🇿 орынсыз

🇬🇪 უკანონოდ

🇦🇿 haqsız olaraq

🇲🇽 indebidamente

Word origin

The word 'unduly' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and 'due' which comes from the Latin word 'debere' meaning 'to owe'. Therefore, 'unduly' implies something that is not appropriately or excessively done or given.

See also: due, duty, overdue, subdue, undue.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,554 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.