adv
unduly
uhn-DYOO-lee
adv
1
To an excessive or unwarranted degree.
"The judge was not unduly harsh in his sentencing."
"Don't worry unduly about the results — you did your best."
How to Use Unduly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than is reasonable — too much, or in an unjustified way.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
unduly harsh
unduly concerned
unduly influenced
Word Forms
more unduly comparative, most unduly superlative
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Etymology
From undue plus -ly.