undue
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undue
exceeding the appropriate or normal; excessive: the use of undue force
Not to be confused with:
undo – reverse or erase; annul; untie; unwrap: undo a knot
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un·due
(ŭn-do͞o′, -dyo͞o′)adj.
1. Exceeding what is appropriate or normal; excessive: "I was grateful, without showing undue excitement" (Katherine Mansfield).
2. Not just, proper, or legal: undue use of force.
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undue
(ʌnˈdjuː)adj
1. excessive or unwarranted
2. unjust, improper, or illegal
3. (Banking & Finance) (of a debt, bond, etc) not yet payable
Usage: The use of undue in sentences such as there is no cause for undue alarm is redundant and should be avoided
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un•due
(ʌnˈdu, -ˈdyu)adj.
1. unwarranted; excessive.
2. inappropriate; unjustifiable or improper: undue influence.
3. not owed or currently payable.
[1350–1400]
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Adj. | 1. | undue - not yet payable; "an undue loan" due - owed and payable immediately or on demand; "payment is due" |
2. | undue - not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances; "undue influence"; "I didn't want to show undue excitement"; "accused of using undue force" law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" due - suitable to or expected in the circumstances; "all due respect"; "due cause to honor them"; "a long due promotion"; "in due course"; "due esteem"; "exercising due care" | |
3. | undue - lacking justification or authorization; "desire for undue private profit"; "unwarranted limitations of personal freedom" unreasonable - not reasonable; not showing good judgment | |
4. | undue - beyond normal limits; "excessive charges"; "a book of inordinate length"; "his dress stops just short of undue elegance"; "unreasonable demands" immoderate - beyond reasonable limits; "immoderate laughter"; "immoderate spending" |
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undue
adjective excessive, too much, inappropriate, extreme, unnecessary, extravagant, needless, unsuitable, improper, too great, disproportionate, unjustified, unwarranted, unseemly, inordinate, undeserved, intemperate, uncalled-for, overmuch, immoderate It might give them undue influence over the coming negotiations.
due, necessary, appropriate, justified, fitting, suitable, proper
due, necessary, appropriate, justified, fitting, suitable, proper
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undue
adjectiveExceeding a normal or reasonable limit:
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aşırıgereğinden çok
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[ʌnˈdjuː] adj → eccessivo/aCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
undue
(anˈdjuː) adjective too great; more than is necessary. You show undue caution in distrusting him.
unˈduly adverbYou were unduly severe with the child.
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