⚖️undue

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