undemocratic
adjective
un·dem·o·crat·ic
ˌən-ˌde-mə-ˈkra-tik 
: not democratic : not agreeing with democratic practice or ideals
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The proposed law is fundamentally undemocratic.
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Republicans who backed the laughable and deservedly unsuccessful 2021 recall of Newsom won’t have a leg to stand on in blasting this as an undemocratic power play.
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Critics of the legislation have called the unelected board undemocratic, fearing that whichever interest groups could influence the mayor could drive the future of Indianapolis public education.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Mar. 2026
Anything less is undemocratic and simply un-American.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Legislators in other states should pass a law like the one in California to prevent the undemocratic shenanigans that in effect neutered voters in Montana and the Chicago area.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Critics of the legislation have called the unelected board undemocratic, fearing that whichever interest groups could influence the mayor could drive the future of Indianapolis public education.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Mar. 2026
Anything less is undemocratic and simply un-American.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Legislators in other states should pass a law like the one in California to prevent the undemocratic shenanigans that in effect neutered voters in Montana and the Chicago area.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Undemocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undemocratic. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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