undemocratic

[US]/ˌʌndemə'krætɪk/
[UK]/ˌʌndɛmə'krætɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. not adhering to democratic principles.

Example Sentences

The undemocratic regime suppressed freedom of speech.

An undemocratic decision was made without consulting the citizens.

The undemocratic practices of the company led to employee dissatisfaction.

The undemocratic nature of the law was criticized by human rights activists.

The undemocratic process of selecting candidates raised concerns among the public.

The undemocratic government ignored the will of the people.

Undemocratic regimes often restrict political opposition.

Undemocratic practices undermine the principles of democracy.

The undemocratic leader ruled with an iron fist.

The undemocratic system perpetuates inequality and injustice.

Real-world Examples

For years, these regulators have been accused of undemocratic practices that favor big, industrial fishers.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Earlier the Turkish government critized its undemocratic.

Source: BBC Listening August 2016 Collection

And one of them is what is called undemocratic liberalism.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

These constraints are intolerable, they're undemocratic, we must overthrow them.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

But he was also known for taking some actions seen as undemocratic.

Source: VOA Special May 2018 Collection

Most of your undercover things are undemocratic or unconstitutional.

Source: Pan Pan

It's our decision, our democratic decision, whether our data can be used for undemocratic ends.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) October 2022 Collection

It came under fire abroad as well. The European Union expressed concern and The American Secretary of State John Kerry called the bill undemocratic.

Source: BBC Listening January 2014 Collection

On Monday, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, and Mexico issued a joint statement declaring Mr Castillo a victim of undemocratic harassment after he was impeached by Peru's opposition-controlled Congress and then arrested.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation December 2022

U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland said she traveled to the capital Niamey " to express grave concern at the undemocratic attempts to seize power and urged a return to constitutional order."

Source: VOA Special August 2023 Collection

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