UNDUE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

undue

adjective

ˌən-ˈdü

Definition of undue

as in excessive

going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount try to avoid undue delay responding to e-mails

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Recent Examples of undue But they were seen as adding undue hardships to people who rely heavily on the care. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Some researchers have said this could open up the grant approval process to undue political influence. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026 This practice had become prolific in the NBA, earning criticism that ballhandlers had gained undue leeway to initiate contact that defenders couldn’t reasonably counter without being called for a foul. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 It should be stopped, assuming doing so doesn't trigger undue consequences. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undue

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According to a one-year analysis of data collected from San Francisco’s 33 camera locations and other traffic-sensing equipment, excessive speeding — more than 10 mph above the speed limit — dropped nearly 80%.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Brought by Koya’s estate and daughter Nathifa Wright, it’s being heard at Sacramento’s United States District Court and seeks damages for 17 claims, including false detention, excessive force and wrongful death.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of excessive

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Republican candidates are expected to praise the president, and try to ensure Republicans steep voter registration advantage translates to votes on Election Day November 3.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
The hiking area is extremely dangerous and known for steep inclines, loose gravel and falling rocks, according to the Italian Alpine Rescue unit, which told CNN that more than 80 people died in the Dolomites in 2026 so far.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

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