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undue Definition

un·due (un do̵̅o̅′, -dyo̵̅o̅′)

adjective

  1. not yet due or payable, as a debt
  2. not appropriate or suitable; improper
  3. excessive; immoderate

undue Synonyms

undue

modif.

improper, illegal, indecorous, unfair, unseemly, unjust, underhanded, sinister, forbidden, excessive, too great, unnecessary, extreme, extravagant, inordinate, unwarranted, unjustified, disproportionate, immoderate.

Antonyms necessary*, proper*, requisite.

undue Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • there: Was there undue delay in recommending a ruminant feed ban?
  • perhaps: Modern computing was born, and developed, under the influence ( perhaps undue influence ) of a mathematical and formal perspective.
  • not: The amount varies from engine to engine but half a pint over 500 miles is not undue cause for concern.

Modifies a noun

  • reliance: You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
  • haste: With me want of prayer always leads to undue haste.
  • delay: Upon receipt of the fault report, the Company will take all proper steps without undue delay to correct the fault.
  • hardship: Agreed to monitor asylum seekers who file late applications to assess any undue hardship.
  • influence: What was wrong was whether any undue influence had been brought to bear.

Used with adjective complement

  • avoid: I suggest using the PAUSE button to avoid undue clicking.