unduly

adverb

un·​du·​ly ˌən-ˈdü-lē 

-ˈdyü-

: in an undue manner : excessively

an unduly harsh punishment

unduly sensitive

Synonyms

• devilishly
• excessively
• exorbitantly
• inordinately
• intolerably
• monstrously
• overly
• overmuch
• too
• unacceptably

Examples of unduly in a Sentence

taxes that unduly burden homeowners

The punishment was unduly harsh.

Recent Examples on the Web

Critics charge that the system is inefficient, unduly costly, and that universities can fund these efforts through other means. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025

First, the rules under which community associations operate emphasize the protections of the residents’ rights, while not unduly impairing the ability of the association to carry out their responsibilities to the community as a whole. —Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025

Otherwise local and state politics might unduly influence their research agendas. —Trysh Travis / Made By History, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025

Voting rights advocates say that process is already unduly burdensome. —Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 26 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unduly

• bernoulli
• lazuli
• unruly
• cooley
• coolly
• cooly
• coulee
• cruelly
• duly
• hooley
• muley
• newly

Kids Definition

unduly

adverb

un·​du·​ly ˌən-ˈd(y)ü-lē 

ˈən-

: in an undue manner

especially : excessively

unduly upset

Legal Definition

unduly

adverb

un·​du·​ly ˌən-ˈdü-lē, -ˈdyü- 

: in an undue manner : to an excessive degree

unduly influenced the testator