unduly
pronunciation
How to pronounce unduly in British English:
UK [ˌʌnˈdju:li]
How to pronounce unduly in American English:
US [ˌʌnˈduli]
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- Adverb:
- to an undue degree
Word Origin
- unduly (adv.)
- late 14c., "without due moderation; improperly, unsuitably;" see undue + -ly (2). From early 15c. as "unjustly, wrongfully."
Example
- 1. So there may be no need to worry unduly .
- 2. At the moment this view may seem unduly optimistic .
- 3. That view was seen as unduly short-termist and too concerned with stockmarket twitches ; it prevented boardrooms and managers from considering longer-term opportunities .
- 4. The exam should not rush the student unduly .
- 5. French and german officials said they were not unduly concerned by the s & p statement .