Undue

/ʌnˈdjuː/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Excessive or inappropriate; not warranted or deserved.

The project was delayed due to undue pressure from the stakeholders.

Not appropriate or proper under the circumstances.

The teacher stated that the student's complaint about the grade was undue.

Beyond what is normal or expected.

She was criticized for showing undue enthusiasm for the event.

Middle English, from un- + due

undue stress

Stress that is greater than what is reasonable.

undue advantage

Gaining benefits that are unreasonable or unfair.

undue influence

Manipulation that overpowers someone's free will.

due

Expected or owed as a debt or obligation.

overdue

Not paid or done by the expected time.

Excessive baggage or unnecessary problems.

I don't need that undue drama in my life.

Going overboard in a situation.

She was being undue with all that showboating.