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- [uhn-doo-lee, -dyoo-]
- /ʌnˈdu li, -ˈdyu-/
- /ʌnˈdjuː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-doo-lee, -dyoo-]
- /ʌnˈdu li, -ˈdyu-/
Definitions of unduly word
- adverb unduly excessively: unduly worried. 1
- adverb unduly in an inappropriate, unjustifiable, or improper manner: unduly critical. 1
- adverb unduly If you say that something does not happen or is not done unduly, you mean that it does not happen or is not done to an excessive or unnecessary extent. 0
- adverb unduly immoderately; excessively 0
- adverb unduly in contradiction of moral or legal standards 0
- adverb unduly improperly; unjustly 0
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Origin of unduly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, unduly is from the Middle English word undewely. See undue, -ly
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Parts of speech for Unduly
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adjective
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unduly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unduly
adv unduly
- drastically — acting with force or violence; violent.
- hugely — extraordinarily large in bulk, quantity, or extent: a huge ship; a huge portion of ice cream.
- immensely — vast; huge; very great: an immense territory.
- inordinately — not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive: He drank an inordinate amount of wine.
adverb unduly
- disproportionately — not proportionate; out of proportion, as in size or number.
- excessively — To a greater degree or in greater amounts than is necessary, normal, or desirable; inordinately.
- exorbitantly — In an exorbitant manner, excessively.
- extravagantly — With lavish expenditure or behaviour.
- extremely — To a very great degree ; very.
adjective unduly
- over — above in place or position: the roof over one's head.
Antonyms for unduly
adv unduly
- befittingly — suitable; proper; becoming: planned with a befitting sense of majesty.
- decorously — characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.
- deservedly — You use deservedly to indicate that someone deserved what happened to them, especially when it was something good.
- duly — in a due manner; properly; fittingly.
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