undemocratic

adjective

un·​dem·​o·​crat·​ic ˌən-ˌde-mə-ˈkra-tik 

: not democratic : not agreeing with democratic practice or ideals

undemocratically

ˌən-ˌde-mə-ˈkra-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of undemocratic in a Sentence

The proposed law is fundamentally undemocratic.

Recent Examples on the Web

This undemocratic system is an unintended consequence of Colorado imposing term limits in the 1990s. —Bob Marshall, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025

There is something incredibly undemocratic and authoritarian for the government to pursue a plan of retribution through legal actions that have no merit. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024

Crawford has also criticized Musk's involvement, calling it undemocratic for a billionaire to wield such influence in elections. —Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025

Other political leaders use communication in undemocratic ways to manipulate and coerce, preventing citizens from using their reason and critical thinking skills to evaluate policies. —Jennifer Mercieca, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for undemocratic

• adiabatic
• aristocratic
• asymptomatic
• axiomatic
• diagrammatic
• diaphragmatic
• electrostatic
• endolymphatic
• epigrammatic
• homeostatic
• idiomatic
• magnetostatic