undue
undue Lexical Profile
undue Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Unwarranted, inappropriate, or excessive because of being more than is necessary, reasonable, or justifiable.
"The committee worked carefully to ensure that no single stakeholder exerted undue influence over the final policy decision."
Not yet payable or required to be settled (of a financial debt, bill, or legal obligation).
"The accounting ledger separates currently payable invoices from undue obligations that mature next fiscal year."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse the adjective 'undue' (meaning excessive or unwarranted) with its homophone, the verb 'undo' (meaning to unfasten or reverse an action).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English in the late 14th century from the negative prefix 'un-' and 'due' (from Old French 'deu', ultimately from Latin 'debitus', meaning 'owed').