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1
to a greater extent than is reasonable or acceptable
- She was unduly concerned about a minor issue.
- The report focused unduly on small errors.
- He was unduly pessimistic about their chances.
- The process was unduly complicated for such a simple task.
- They reacted unduly harshly to a harmless comment.
2
in a way that is improper, unfair, or without sufficient cause
- The manager was unduly critical of her team's performance.
- He benefited unduly from the loophole in the contract.
- The journalist was accused of being unduly biased.
- The court ruled that the evidence had been unduly obtained.
- She was unduly influenced by her partner's opinions.
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