English adjective: undue | |||
1. | undue not yet payable | ||
Samples | An undue loan. | ||
Antonyms | due | ||
2. | undue not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances | ||
Samples | Undue influence. I didn't want to show undue excitement. Accused of using undue force. | ||
Domain category | jurisprudence, law | ||
Antonyms | due | ||
3. | undue lacking justification or authorization | ||
Samples | Desire for undue private profit. Unwarranted limitations of personal freedom. | ||
Synonyms | unjustified, unwarranted | ||
Similar | unreasonable | ||
Antonyms | reasonable, sensible | ||
4. | undue beyond normal limits | ||
Samples | Excessive charges. A book of inordinate length. His dress stops just short of undue elegance. Unreasonable demands. | ||
Synonyms | excessive, inordinate, unreasonable | ||
Similar | immoderate | ||
Antonyms | moderate | ||