English Explanatory Dictionary

undue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Excessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.
  2. Which ought not to be done; illegal; unjustified.
  3. Not owing or payable.

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈdjuː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-undue.wav /ʌnˈduː/

Word forms

undue more undue most undue

Etymology

From un- + due.

Synonyms

immoderate unrestrained devilish excessive extravagant extreme intemperate lavish nimious obscene overmuch overweening over the top prodigal undue unmeasured unreasonable wanton

Derived words

undue enrichment undueful undue influence undueness unduly
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