undue

[uhn-doo, -dyoo] / ʌnˈdu, -ˈdyu /

ADJECTIVE

excessive, unnecessary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disproportionate extreme improper inappropriate inordinate needless too much unconscionable undeserved unfair unjust unjustifiable unjustified unreasonable unseemly untimely unwarranted

WEAK

exceeding exorbitant extravagant forbidden ill-timed illegal immoderate inapt indecorous inept intemperate overmuch sinister too great unapt uncalled-for underhanded unfitting unmeasurable unseasonable unsuitable unwarrantable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate decent fair fitting good just moderate moral proper reasonable suitable unprejudiced warranted

WEAK

sensible

Example Sentences

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Critics argue the cumulative effect of these measures is creating undue hardship for skilled workers and the companies that rely on them.

From Salon

“In a completely improper effort to exert undue pressure on Presley to retract her legitimate, truthful claims, Kruse and her co-conspirators have also sued Presley’s son, cousin, and assistant,” the statement continued.

From Los Angeles Times

You can challenge a will, if there even was a will, based on undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity and/or fraud, among other reasons.

From MarketWatch

Earlier this year, Sean Kennedy, a member of the commission and its former chair, resigned over what he described as undue county interference in the commission’s activities.

From Los Angeles Times

“We do not expect this kind of announcement to put undue stress on duration, curve and swap spreads,” they say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

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