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unduly
adverb
un·du·ly
ˌən-ˈdü-lē
-ˈdyü-
: in an undue manner : excessively
an unduly harsh punishment
unduly sensitive
Synonyms
Examples of unduly in a Sentence
taxes that unduly burden homeowners
The punishment was unduly harsh.
Recent Examples on the Web
In financial forecasting, for instance, initial estimates can unduly influence subsequent predictions, leading to flawed investment strategies.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
But those that are resisting say the requirements would be unduly onerous and burden them with hefty costs, red tape and new liabilities.
—Maxine Joselow, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
That gives unduly short shrift to the preeminent role the Constitution assigns to states in conducting elections to federal office.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 Mar. 2024
Regardless, Shrier believes Musk’s lawsuit reflects broader anxiety about the commercial success of OpenAI, which pledges in its founding charter to avoid enabling uses of AI or AGI that harm humanity or unduly concentrate power.
—Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2024
In a complaint filed in federal court in Portland, Oregon, the FTC said the combination of the two largest US supermarket chains would unduly concentrate the market, despite a proposal by the companies to sell off stores to Piggly Wiggly chain owner C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
—Byleah Nylen, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2024
No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2024
The court ruled the evidence gathered is relevant and material to the SEC’s investigation and the testimony required of Musk is not unduly burdensome, a court filing Saturday said.
—Guillermo Molero, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2024
In a lawsuit that asserted wrongful termination, Matthew C. Zorn, Mr. Armour’s lawyer, argued that his client had not intentionally used marijuana, that the D.E.A. had no explicit rules regarding CBD use by employees and that termination had been an unduly harsh punishment.
—Ernesto Londoño, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of unduly was
in the 14th century
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Cite this Entry
“Unduly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unduly. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
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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