UNDULY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

unduly

adverb

ˌən-ˈdü-lē

Definition of unduly

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 Our task, in the year of the United States’ two-hundred-and-fiftieth birthday, is to deprovincialize the Revolution, without unduly deprecating its originality. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 The local officials argued that the state law unduly limits law enforcement officers’ discretion when crime victims apply for what is known as a U visa, a visa set aside for non-citizen victims of crime who cooperate with law enforcement and meet other conditions. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 3 June 2026 The most important metric should assess student growth, over time and not rely unduly on individual test scores, which tend to reflect socioeconomic factors outside teachers’ control. — Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 The unduly lenient sentence scheme allows any member of the public to refer a sentence to the attorney general. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unduly

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Buzz with Good Night Package – not exactly an overly compelling way to kick off the official VW electric camper van era but a safe one with little downside.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Looking at their wins, there really weren't any that were overly impressive, either.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of overly

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Her husband had one on, too, which made the twinning moment even cuter.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

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