adjective
- excessive or inappropriate; more than is reasonable or necessary
Examples
- The teacher felt the student’s complaint about homework was causing undue stress.
- Please don’t put undue pressure on yourself to finish everything today.
- The delay was caused by undue bureaucratic procedures.
- She received undue criticism for her honest mistake.
- The contract contained undue restrictions on the employee’s freedom.
- His undue influence over the committee raised ethical concerns.