Collocations with "unduly"

10 collocations found

cautious6.5
unduly harsh

more harsh than is necessary or reasonable

harsh6.2
unduly cynical

A more formal way to say 'overly cynical'.

cynical5.5
unduly pessimistic

A formal way to suggest the pessimism is excessive or without justification.

pessimistic5.5
unduly restrict

To limit something more than is reasonable or necessary.

restrict5.5
unduly restrictive

Formal term for something being restrictive without good reason.

restrictive5.5
unduly anxious

A more formal way to say 'overly anxious'.

anxious5.0
unduly restricted

Indicates that the level of restriction is excessive or unwarranted.

restricted4.8
(not) unduly alarmed

Means excessively or disproportionately alarmed. Often used in the negative ('not unduly alarmed') to mean the level of alarm is appropriate.

alarmed4.5
unduly lenient

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

lenient4.0