Definition of UNDUE

undue

Meanings

Adjective

  • not yet payable
    • "an undue loan"
  • not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances
    • "undue influence"
    • "I didn't want to show undue excitement"
    • "accused of using undue force"

Adjective Satellite

  • lacking justification or authorization
    • "desire for undue private profit"
  • beyond normal limits
    • "his dress stops just short of undue elegance"

Adj

  • Excessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.
  • That which ought not to be done; illegal; unjustified.
  • Not owing or payable.

Origin / Etymology

From un- + due.

Antonyms

due

Scrabble Score: 6

undue is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
undue is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
undue is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

undue is a valid Words With Friends word