undemocratic
adj.adj. not following the rules of a democracy, where everyone has an equal say. It describes a system where leaders make decisions without asking the people what they want.
adj. not in accordance with the principles of a democracy, particularly regarding the equal political rights and freedoms of all citizens. Often describes a system where power is concentrated in the hands of a few without public input.
The new law is undemocratic because it was passed without a vote.
Critics argued that the government's decision to change the constitution was undemocratic, as it bypassed the usual public consultation process.
The transition to a more centralized authority was widely perceived as undemocratic, as it effectively silenced the opposition and restricted the press from reporting on the new regime.