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Undue

adjective
/ʌnˈduː/

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

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