Undue Meaning
/ʌnˈdjuː/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjExcessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.
adjWhich ought not to be done; illegal; unjustified.
Sentence Examples
There is no cause for undue alarm.
There's no need to take undue risks.
Do nothing that will bring undue attention to yourself.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher gave the student ____ criticism, as the mistake was very small.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Please do not put ____ pressure on the team, as they are already working as hard as they possibly can today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English un- English due English undue From un- + due.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"But even if they don’t announce themselves on the cover of the Times business section, groups of millionaires exercise undue influence on every aspect of American life every day."
— 2016 January 17, “Wealthy cabals run America”, in Al Jazeera America, retrieved 18 Jan 2016:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher gave the student ____ criticism, as the mistake was very small.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Please do not put ____ pressure on the team, as they are already working as hard as they possibly can today.