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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

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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.


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undue Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • there: Was there undue delay in recommending a ruminant feed ban?

Modifies a noun

  • reliance: You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Used with adjective complement

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