Undue

Meaning

excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper

More than is reasonable, excessive, or inappropriate.

Example Sentences

The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.

He placed undue pressure on his employees to meet the deadline.

Example Expressions

undue influence

Synonyms

excessive, inappropriate, unreasonable, improper, extreme, unnecessary, unwarranted

Entry 1

excessive, inappropriate, unreasonable, improper, extreme

Entry 2

excessive, unnecessary, improper, inappropriate, unwarranted

Antonyms

appropriate, reasonable, proper, justified

Entry 1

appropriate, reasonable, proper, justified

Entry 2

reasonable, appropriate, justified

Collocations

undue pressure, undue influence, undue stress, undue delay, undue advantage

Entry 1

undue pressure, undue influence, undue stress, undue delay

Entry 2

undue pressure, undue delay, undue influence, undue advantage