What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unreasonably
Example
The restaurant charged unreasonably high prices for their food. [unreasonably: adverb]
Example
She was unreasonably angry at her friend for being a few minutes late. [unreasonably: adverb]
unduly
Example
The teacher gave him an unduly harsh punishment for a minor mistake. [unduly: adverb]
Example
She was unduly critical of her colleague's work, even though it was well done. [unduly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unreasonably is more commonly used than unduly in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unreasonably and unduly?
Unduly is more formal than unreasonably and is often used in legal or academic contexts.
