unduly

adverb

«unduly» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Unduly means more than is right, necessary or reasonable; too much (formal). tree →

In the lessons

This is a formal word used in polite or exam language: don't be unduly worried means don't worry more than you need to. It tells the reader something is too much. Phrases: unduly worried, unduly harsh, not unduly.

Examples

Don't be unduly worried about the test. tree →
The punishment was unduly harsh. tree →
The teacher was not unduly concerned about the noise. tree →
Prices were unduly high. tree →
He was unduly proud of his small win. tree →
Please don't be unduly alarmed. tree →

Note

Formal. Adjective: undue (too much). Often «not unduly» = not very much. Plain words: too, overly, excessively.

On Mova

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