Unduly

/ənˈduːli/ adverb

Definition

Excessively or more than is necessary, proper, or reasonable; unjustifiably.

Etymology

From 'un-' (not) plus 'duly' (from Latin 'debitus' meaning owed or proper). It combines to mean 'not properly' or 'excessively.'

Kelly Says

The word 'duly' (meaning properly or appropriately) is much rarer than 'unduly,' which shows how English often uses negative forms more frequently than their positive counterparts in actual speech.

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