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unduly

adv.
C1 Advanced US //ənˈduɫi// UK //ʌndjˈuːli// un·du·ly

adv. in a way that is too much or not fair. You use this when someone is being too strict or when a situation is more serious than it should be.

adv. to an excessive or unreasonable degree; in a manner that is not justified or fair.


SIMPLE

The judge decided the punishment was unduly harsh.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee felt the new rules were unduly restrictive and would prevent small businesses from competing.

COMPLEX

The legal team argued that the evidence was unduly prejudicial and should be excluded from the trial to ensure a fair verdict.

Origin

From undue + -ly or un- + duly.

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