undue

[uhn-doo, -dyoo] / ʌnˈdu, -ˈdyu /

ADJECTIVE

excessive, unnecessary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disproportionate extreme improper inappropriate inordinate needless too much unconscionable undeserved unfair unjust unjustifiable unjustified unreasonable unseemly untimely unwarranted

WEAK

exceeding exorbitant extravagant forbidden ill-timed illegal immoderate inapt indecorous inept intemperate overmuch sinister too great unapt uncalled-for underhanded unfitting unmeasurable unseasonable unsuitable unwarrantable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate decent fair fitting good just moderate moral proper reasonable suitable unprejudiced warranted

WEAK

sensible

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Quiñones told the board that reducing or halting the city’s use of water from the Mono Basin would be “unwarranted, imprudent, and place undue financial burden on LADWP’s ratepayers.”

From Los Angeles Times

A carefully constructed portfolio can help you meet these spending needs without taking undue risk.

From Barron's

They incite disputes because we live in a world that rewards arguing with undue power.

From Salon

Chief operations officer Alex McGowan said Cathay has no "undue concern" over the supply of aviation fuel, but will keep a "very close watch".

From Barron's

I filed claims for breach of fiduciary duty and undue influence.

From MarketWatch

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