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Unduly

Verb / ʌˈndu:li: / Another word for unduly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

excessively, unreasonably, or unjustifiably

Synonyms & similar words

excessively unreasonably unjustifiably inordinately immoderately disproportionately extremely overly exaggeratedly unfairly unjustly undeservedly unmeritedly prejudicially discriminately partisanly biasedly subjectively

Example sentences

  1. He was unduly harsh on his employees, even for minor mistakes.
  2. She was unduly influenced by her peers and didn't trust her own judgement.
  3. The politician was accused of accepting unduly large campaign donations.
  4. The teacher gave an unduly difficult test that was beyond the students' abilities.
  5. He was unduly proud of his accomplishments and didn't acknowledge the help of others.

Quotes

  • 'I am not one who was born in the custody of wisdom; I am one who is fond of olden times and intense in quest of the sacred knowing that existed in the past.' - Gustave Courbet
  • 'The more unduly we feel indebted to someone, the less we remember the things they have done for us.' - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • 'The most absurd and reckless aspirations have sometimes led to extraordinary success.' - Marquis de Vauvenargues

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