unduly
adverb
un·du·ly
ˌən-ˈdü-lē 
-ˈdyü-
: in an undue manner : excessively
an unduly harsh punishment
unduly sensitive
Examples of unduly in a Sentence
taxes that unduly burden homeowners
The punishment was unduly harsh.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
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Colorado’s administrative insurance rules had already prohibited health insurers from unduly restricting or denying access to gender-affirming care.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
The same tools that can encourage positive behaviors may be weaponized for manipulation, spreading misinformation, or unduly influencing vulnerable populations.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Colorado’s administrative insurance rules had already prohibited health insurers from unduly restricting or denying access to gender-affirming care.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
In the digital economy, things are far more efficient and the rule is probably unduly generous.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unduly
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“Unduly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unduly. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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unduly
adverb
un·du·ly
ˌən-ˈd(y)ü-lē
ˈən-
: in an undue manner
Legal Definition
unduly
adverb
un·du·ly
ˌən-ˈdü-lē, -ˈdyü-
: in an undue manner : to an excessive degree
unduly influenced the testator
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