UNDUE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNDUE?

Need another word that means the same as “undue”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “undue” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Undue” are: excessive, inordinate, unreasonable, unjustified, unwarranted, extreme, immoderate, intemperate, disproportionate

Undue as an Adjective

Definitions of "Undue" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “undue” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate.
• Not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances.
• Beyond normal limits.
• Not yet payable.
• Lacking justification or authorization.

Synonyms of "Undue" as an adjective (9 Words)

disproportionate	Too large or too small in comparison with something else. Persistent offenders were given sentences that were disproportionate to the offences they had committed.
excessive	Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings. Excessive charges.
extreme	Most distant in any direction. Extreme cold.
immoderate	Not sensible or restrained; excessive. Immoderate spending.
inordinate	Beyond normal limits. A book of inordinate length.
intemperate	Given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors. Intemperate zones.
unjustified	(of printed text) not justified. Unjustified price increases.
unreasonable	Not guided by or based on good sense. She knew she was being unreasonable but she resented his domesticity.
unwarranted	Lacking justification or authorization. Unwarranted jealousy.

Usage Examples of "Undue" as an adjective

• Accused of using undue force.
• I didn't want to show undue excitement.
• This figure did not give rise to undue concern.
• Desire for undue private profit.
• His dress stops just short of undue elegance.
• Undue influence.

Associations of "Undue" (30 Words)

arbitrary	(of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority. Arbitrary division of the group into halves.
exaggerated	Enlarged or altered beyond normal proportions. An exaggerated opinion of oneself.
excessive	More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate. He was drinking excessive amounts of brandy.
excessively	To a greater degree or in greater amounts than is necessary, normal, or desirable; inordinately. They don t drink excessively.
exorbitant	Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation. Exorbitant rent.
extravagant	Recklessly wasteful. Extravagant praise.
extremely	To an extreme degree. Extremely interesting.
groundless	Not based on any good reason. The allegations proved groundless.
immoderate	Beyond reasonable limits. Immoderate laughter.
impracticable	(of a course of action) impossible in practice to do or carry out. Refloating the sunken ship proved impracticable because of its fragility.
indefensible	Incapable of being justified or explained. This behaviour is morally indefensible.
inordinate	Beyond normal limits. The case had taken up an inordinate amount of time.
insupportable	Unable to be endured; intolerable. He had arrived at a wholly insupportable conclusion.
intemperate	Having or showing a lack of self-control; immoderate. Intemperate outbursts concerning global conspiracies.
over	A sequence of six balls bowled by a bowler from one end of the pitch after which another bowler takes over from the other end. He leant over and tapped me on the hand.
overly	To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits. She was a jealous and overly possessive woman.
preposterous	Incongruous;inviting ridicule. A preposterous suggestion.
prodigal	A person who leaves home to lead a prodigal life but later makes a repentant return. Prodigal in their expenditures.
random	Unfamiliar or unspecified. Bombs fell at random.
superabundance	A quantity that is more than what is appropriate.
tiredness	Temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work. Tiredness overcame her and she fell into a deep slumber.
too	To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits. She is a grown woman and a strong one too.
unfounded	Without a basis in reason or fact. Unfounded suspicions.
unjustifiable	Incapable of being justified or explained. An unjustifiable restriction on their freedom.
unjustified	Lacking justification or authorization. Unjustified price increases.
unreasonable	Not reasonable; not showing good judgment. An unreasonable request.
unsupported	(of a program, language, or device) not having assistance for the user available from a manufacturer or system manager. A toddler who can stand unsupported.
untenable	Incapable of being defended or justified. This argument is clearly untenable.
unwarranted	Lacking justification or authorization. Unwarranted jealousy.
weariness	Reluctance to see or experience any more of something. He began to feel weariness.