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单词 unduly
释义

unduly

adverb

un·​du·​ly ˌən-ˈdü-lē How to pronounce unduly (audio)
-ˈdyü-
: in an undue manner : excessively
an unduly harsh punishment
unduly sensitive

Synonyms

  • devilishly
  • excessively
  • exorbitantly
  • inordinately
  • intolerably
  • monstrously
  • overly
  • overmuch
  • too
  • unacceptably
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Example Sentences

taxes that unduly burden homeowners The punishment was unduly harsh.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

unduly

adverb

un·​du·​ly ˌən-ˈdü-lē, -ˈdyü- How to pronounce unduly (audio)
: in an undue manner : to an excessive degree
unduly influenced the testator

unduly

adverb

as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit unduly upset by the slight delay of our departure

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • overly
  • too
  • excessively
  • inordinately
  • unacceptably
  • intolerably
  • extremely
  • terribly
  • unusually
  • overmuch
  • incredibly
  • very
  • unreasonably
  • to death
  • exceptionally
  • devilishly
  • exorbitantly
  • monstrously
  • unbearably
  • highly
  • with a vengeance
  • unconscionably
  • immoderately
  • super
  • extravagantly
  • obscenely
  • exceeding
  • to a fault
  • inappropriately
  • considerably
  • inexcusably
  • significantly
  • extra
  • substantially
  • extraordinarily
  • hugely
  • exceedingly
  • improperly
  • remarkably
  • singularly
  • abnormally
  • intemperately
  • uncommonly
  • extensively
  • astronomically
  • greatly
  • especially
  • extortionately
  • eminently
  • freakishly
  • deadly
  • whacking
  • mightily
  • uncustomarily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • insufficiently
  • inadequately
  • reasonably
  • moderately
  • slightly
  • modestly
  • acceptably
  • scarcely
  • minimally
  • deficiently
  • hardly
  • marginally
  • just
  • barely
  • temperately
  • scantily
  • meagerly
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