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undue
(/@/n'd/u/ )

adjective (a)

  • not yet payable(adj.all)
    Example:
    An undue loan.
    Antonym:
    due
    source: wordnet30
  • not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances(adj.all)
    Example:
    Undue influence.
    I didn't want to show undue excitement.
    Accused of using undue force.
    source: wordnet30
  • Not due; not yet owing; as, an undue debt, note, or bond.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • lacking justification or authorization(adj.all)
    Example:
    Desire for undue private profit.
    Synonym:
    unjustified, unwarranted
    source: wordnet30
  • beyond normal limits(adj.all)
    Example:
    His dress stops just short of undue elegance.
    Synonym:
    excessive, inordinate, unreasonable
    source: wordnet30
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