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

“Looking ahead, it is imperative to restore inflation to our 2% longer-run goal on a sustained basis. It is equally important to do so without creating undue risks to our maximum employment goal,” Williams said.

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These factors led the court to rule that the right to withdrawal placed an "undue burden" on parents.

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The company said allegations against it "have caused undue harm to thousands of innocent employees, partners and communities who the Group serves".

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She joined scores of university presidents in signing an American Association of Colleges and Universities’ statement condemning “undue government intrusion.”

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This case is "emblematic of the privatisation of state resources by a former high-ranking civil servant to obtain an undue payment and settle scores", Dumenil's lawyer, William Bourdon, told AFP before the hearing.

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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