undue[adjective]Synonyms: excessive, extreme, improper, needless, uncalled-for, unnecessary, unwarranted
[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
un‧due /ˌʌnˈdjuː◂ $ -ˈduː◂/
adjective [only before noun] [
Word Family: adverb:
due,
duly,
unduly;
noun:
due, dues;
adjective:
due,
undue]
formal more than is reasonable, suitable, or necessary:
De Gaulle felt that America had undue influence in Europe.undue pressure/stress/strain etc
Exercise gently and avoid putting yourself under undue strain.
The kick should be taken without undue delay. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲