un·due
 undue
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
du
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Homophone Note, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
not justifiable; excessive.
He took an undue amount of time to finish the job.- antonyms:
- due
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| definition 2: |
not proper or justified.
The man she's seeing has undue influence over her.The play received undue criticism in my opinion.- antonyms:
- due
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| definition 3: |
not yet due for payment.
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| related words: |
abusive, exorbitant, unreasonable |
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The words
undue and
undo (to release or reverse) sound alike but have different meanings.