What does UNDUE mean?

Undue

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Excessive, inappropriate, or not justified.

Pronunciations: US: /ʌnˈdu/ UK: /ʌnˈdjuː/

Origin and Usage: The word "undue" originated in the late 14th century and comes from the Old French word "indu," meaning "not due." It is commonly used in English to describe something that is excessive or not justified, such as an undue amount of stress or an undue burden on someone.

Synonyms: Unjustified, unwarranted, excessive, inappropriate, inordinate, disproportionate.

Related Words: Unfit, uncut, unlit, unpeg, unsex.

Example Sentences:

• She felt undue pressure to finish the project quickly.
• The judge ruled that the search was conducted with undue force.
• He was accused of giving undue advantage to his friends.