unduly
adverb
un·du·ly
ˌən-ˈdü-lē 
-ˈdyü-
: in an undue manner : excessively
an unduly harsh punishment
unduly sensitive
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Examples of unduly in a Sentence
taxes that unduly burden homeowners
The punishment was unduly harsh.
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Good tax policy is simple and transparent and raises revenue for core government functions without unduly discouraging work and investment.
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Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
But this overly sentimental, unduly earnest journey based on Richard McGuire's graphic novel is more gimmick than substance, one overflowing with moments and characters that proves ultimately unfulfilling.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Anti-exploitation groups have long called for the terms of the scheme to be changed to allow workers more flexibility to change employer, ensure costs are not unduly placed on the workers themselves, and provide them more avenues to raise concerns.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Good fiscal policy raises the revenue needed to support core government functions without unduly discouraging work and investment.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
But this overly sentimental, unduly earnest journey based on Richard McGuire's graphic novel is more gimmick than substance, one overflowing with moments and characters that proves ultimately unfulfilling.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Anti-exploitation groups have long called for the terms of the scheme to be changed to allow workers more flexibility to change employer, ensure costs are not unduly placed on the workers themselves, and provide them more avenues to raise concerns.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Good fiscal policy raises the revenue needed to support core government functions without unduly discouraging work and investment.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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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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