unduly

Meanings

• adverb

  Unjustifiably; in an excessive or disproportionate manner.

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Rhymes

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unbecomingly , unreasonably , unseasonably

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Variants

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unduly

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Etymology

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From old English 'undēlēg' meaning 'not due, unjustified'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unduly' has been used in various legal contexts to describe actions that are not justified or reasonable.

2. In the context of weather, 'unduly' can be used to describe a storm or rain that is more severe than expected.

3. The term 'unduly' was used in a famous Supreme Court case in the United States, 'Schenck v. United States', to describe the defendant's actions as not justified under the circumstances.

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Related Concepts

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1. unjustified: Refers to something that lacks a valid reason or explanation.

2. excessive: Referring to something beyond what is necessary or appropriate.

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Culture

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Unduly has been used in literature to describe characters or situations that exceed the bounds of reason or justice. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth urges her husband to commit murder 'unduly'.

How to Memorize "unduly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale that tips excessively or unjustifiably. This represents the meaning of 'unduly'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unduly' with 'unjustified' and 'excessive'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Undue Lack of Justification' or 'Excessive Disproportion' to remember the meaning of 'unduly'.

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