Undue
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈdjuː/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Undue is an adjective meaning Excessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.
Meaning
Excessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.
More Meanings
- Which ought not to be done; illegal; unjustified.
- (of a payment etc) Not owing or payable.
Example Sentences
To individuals who despise killings in any form, death penalty is undue punishment.
But even if they don’t announce themselves on the cover of the Times business section, groups of millionaires exercise undue influence on every aspect of American life every day.
Synonyms for undue
Depending on context, synonyms include immoderate, unrestrained, devilish, excessive, extravagant, extreme.
Antonyms for undue
Common opposites include owed, symptomatically.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inordinate, excessive, immoderate, unreasonable, unwarranted, unjustified.
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