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English adjective: undue

1. undue not yet payable


SamplesAn undue loan.


Antonymsdue

2. undue not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances


SamplesUndue influence.
I didn't want to show undue excitement.
Accused of using undue force.


Domain categoryjurisprudence, law


Antonymsdue

3. undue lacking justification or authorization


SamplesDesire for undue private profit.
Unwarranted limitations of personal freedom.


Synonymsunjustified, unwarranted


Similarunreasonable


Antonymsreasonable, sensible

4. undue beyond normal limits


SamplesExcessive charges.
A book of inordinate length.
His dress stops just short of undue elegance.
Unreasonable demands.


Synonymsexcessive, inordinate, unreasonable


Similarimmoderate


Antonymsmoderate









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