undue
undue [undue] BrE [ˌʌnˈdjuː] NAmE [ˌʌnˈduː] adjective only before noun (formal) more than you think is reasonable or necessary Syn: ↑excessive •They are taking undue advantage of the situation. •The work should be carried out without undue delay. •We did not want to put any undue pressure on them. •Repayments can be made over a long period, without putting undue strain on your finances. compare ↑due adj. (6)
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