Barely and Unduly

Barely

Barely adverb - By a very small margin.

Unduly is an antonym for barely.

Nearby Words: bare, bareness

Unduly

Unduly adverb - Beyond a normal or acceptable limit.
Usage example: unduly upset by the slight delay of our departure

Barely is an antonym for unduly.

Nearby Word: undue
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