Undue

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ÊŒnˈdjuː/
• US IPA: /ÊŒnˈduː/, /ÊŒnˈdjuː/
• Rhymes: -uː
• Homophones: undo

Origin

From - + due

Full definition of undue

Adjective

1. Excessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.To individuals who despise killings in any form, death penalty is undue punishment.
2. That which ought not to be done; illegal; unjustified.
3. (of a payment etc) Not owing or payable.

Derived terms

• undueful
• undue influence
• undueness
• unduly