1. 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.