1
: not due : not yet payable
2
: exceeding or violating propriety or fitness : excessive
undue force
Examples of undue in a Sentence
These requirements shouldn't cause you any undue hardship.
His writing is elegant without calling undue attention to itself.
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Crow-Armstrong was able to mature without too much undue pressure on him and made up for his slow start with his stellar defense.
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CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
Crow-Armstrong was able to mature without too much undue pressure on him and made up for his slow start with his stellar defense.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Everyone is trusted to play their part and able to do so without fear of colleagues taking undue credit.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
These initiatives aim to ensure citizens can access and utilize digital technology without undue restrictions, unlocking the full potential of AI in healthcare, education, and the economy.
—Taylor Barkley, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Undue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undue. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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undue
adjective
un·due
ˌən-ˈd(y)ü 
1
: not due
2
: excessive
undue profit
Legal Definition
undue
adjective
un·due
ˌən-ˈdü, -ˈdyü
1
: not due : not yet payable
an undue bill
2
: exceeding or violating propriety or fitness
would impose undue hardship on the debtors
such a requirement would place an undue burden on employers
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