⚖️undue

adjective
/ʌnˈdjuː/

Meaning

More than is reasonable, excessive, or inappropriate.
excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper

Example Sentences

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

The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.

Example Expressions

undue influence

Synonyms

excessive, unnecessary, improper, inappropriate, unwarranted, unreasonable, extreme
Entry 1
excessive, unnecessary, improper, inappropriate, unwarranted
Entry 2
excessive, inappropriate, unreasonable, improper, extreme

Antonyms

reasonable, appropriate, justified, proper
Entry 1
reasonable, appropriate, justified
Entry 2
appropriate, reasonable, proper, justified

Collocations

undue pressure, undue delay, undue influence, undue advantage, undue stress
Entry 1
undue pressure, undue delay, undue influence, undue advantage
Entry 2
undue pressure, undue influence, undue stress, undue delay

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