undue

[uhn-doo, -dyoo]

adjective

1. unwarranted; excessive.

   undue haste.

2. inappropriate; unjustifiable; improper.

   undue influence.

3. not owed or currently payable.

undue

/ ʌnˈdjuː /

adjective

1. excessive or unwarranted

2. unjust, improper, or illegal

3. (of a debt, bond, etc) not yet payable

Usage

The use of undue in sentences such as there is no cause for undue alarm is redundant and should be avoided

Word History and Origins

Origin of undue¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, undue is from the Middle English word undewe. See un- ¹, due

Example Sentences

The Prince and Princess of Wales are committed to protecting their private family time and ensuring that their children can grow up without undue scrutiny and interference.

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“However, it is illegal for them to ‘force’ you to sign this agreement through duress or undue influence.

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“This all paints a very dark picture of undue influence in American politics,” Hays said in a phone interview with MarketWatch.

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Helping consumers discern their ability to aid family members without making undue sacrifices is a job financial professionals are best equipped to perform.

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Legally speaking, you can contest a will or trust due to lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence from a family member, fraud, coercion, improper execution or if there was a newer will in existence.

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Related Words

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• improper 
• inappropriate 
• inordinate 
• needless 
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• unconscionable 
• undeserved 
• unfair 
• unjust 
• unjustifiable 
• unjustified 
• unreasonable 
• unseemly 
• untimely 
• unwarranted