unduly — To an excessive or inappropriate degree; more than what is reasonable, proper, or necessary.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: To an excessive or inappropriate degree; more than what is reasonable, proper, or necessary.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈduli/
Korean meaning: 과도하게, 부당하게
Korean pronunciation: 언-듈-리 (강세: 듈)
Example Sentences
- The teacher was unduly strict about the dress code - students couldn't even wear colorful socks!
- He was unduly confident about his cooking skills until he burned the water.
- The company's new policy unduly restricts employees' lunch break activities.
unduly
ADVERB//ʌnˈduli//
To an excessive or inappropriate degree; more than what is reasonable, proper, or necessary.
To an excessive or inappropriate degree; more than what is reasonable, proper, or necessary.
When unduly perfected, art loses what's truly and newly beautiful!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English (14th century), combining the negative prefix 'un-' with 'due' (meaning proper or appropriate) and the adverb suffix '-ly'.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The teacher was unduly strict about the dress code - students couldn't even wear colorful socks!”
“He was unduly confident about his cooking skills until he burned the water.”
“The company's new policy unduly restricts employees' lunch break activities.”
“She was unduly pessimistic about her chances of winning the lottery with 50 tickets.”
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