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

Example Sentences

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He ordered Aspen Dental to pay $2.3 million in penalties and restitution while also imposing new conditions to ensure the company doesn’t exert undue control over dental care at the practices it supports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It’s certainly hard to argue that the current round of conflict, including the extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz, will undue the market’s hard-won gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

A finding of undue influence can invalidate a will or trust if your grandmother was pressured, manipulated or dependent on your mother.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

For her live return, all the concert dates are separated by several days, presumably to avoid undue strain on her physical health.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Newsmen, cursing the undue delay, stamped their feet and slapped frozen ears with ungloved, freezing hands.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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