unduly lenient

Frequency: 4.01.5 per million words

Used to mean excessively or disproportionately lenient, often with a negative connotation.

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  • The appeal judge agreed that the original sentence was unduly lenient.
  • The judge was criticized for being unduly lenient with the repeat offender.
  • Many felt that the school's new disciplinary policy was unduly lenient towards repeat offenders.
  • Some parents fear they might be unduly lenient with their children, leading to behavioral issues.
  • The critics argued that the government's response to the crisis was unduly lenient.
  • While a degree of understanding is good, the committee decided the policy was unduly lenient.
  • His parents were often criticized for being unduly lenient with his misbehavior.
  • He felt his manager was unduly lenient in overlooking the missed deadline.
  • Such a minor penalty for a serious crime would be considered unduly lenient.
  • The parole board's decision to release the prisoner was seen by some as unduly lenient.
  • The public perceived the jury's verdict as unduly lenient, causing widespread outrage.
  • It's important for disciplinary actions to be fair, not unduly lenient or overly harsh.
  • The regulations were designed to prevent companies from being unduly lenient with safety standards.
  • Critics argued that the company's approach to policy violations was unduly lenient.
  • She feared that her initial judgment of the situation might have been unduly lenient.
  • The teacher was accused of being unduly lenient when grading the students' essays.
  • To be unduly lenient in such circumstances could set a dangerous precedent.
  • Allowing such behavior would set a precedent for being unduly lenient.
  • The teacher admitted that her grading system had become unduly lenient over the years.
  • The public expects a firm response, not an unduly lenient one, to such serious crimes.