Definitions for unduly
ʌnˈdu li, -ˈdyu-un·du·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. undulyadverb

   to an undue degree

   "she was unduly pessimistic about her future"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. undulyadverb

   Undeservedly, not warranted.

   The speaker unduly criticized his opponent and later apologized for this.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Undulyadverb

   Not properly; not according to duty.

   Men unduely exercise their zeal against persons; not only against evil persons, but against those that are the most venerable. Thomas Sprat, Sermons.

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1. unduly

   Unduly is an adverb that means excessively, overly, inappropriately, unnecessarily, or unjustifiably. It is usually used to describe something that is more than is reasonable, suitable, or proper in the situation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Undulyadverb

   in an undue manner

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Unduly

   un-dū′li, adv. not according to duty or propriety: improperly.

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How to say unduly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of unduly in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of unduly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of unduly in a Sentence

1. Libya Campaign spokesman Nick Merrill:

   Friday began with the printing of a story that was false, entities from the highest levels of two branches of government have now made that clear. … We want to ensure that appropriate procedures are followed as these emails are reviewed while not unduly delaying the release of her emails.

2. Sun Tzu:

   If our soldiers are not overburdened with money, it is not because they have a distaste for riches; if their lives are not unduly long, it is not because they are disinclined to longevity.

3. Nick Merrill:

   She did not send nor receive any emails that were marked classified at the time, we want to ensure that appropriate procedures are followed as these emails are reviewed while not unduly delaying the release of her emails. We want that to happen as quickly and as transparently as possible.

4. Alan Greenspan:

   How do we know when irrational exuberance has unduly escalated asset values

5. Andrew Tyrie:

   Getting it right - securing better protection for consumers and markets while at the same time ensuring they don't make life unduly burdensome for business, from which everyone would ultimately be the loser - is a big undertaking. The Committee will want assurance from the FCA that it is up to the job.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=unduly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Unduly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=unduly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unduly
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=unduly