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undue

adjective

Excessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
U
Ends with
E
Contains
ND
Scrabble score
6

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈdjuː/

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Meaning

Definitions

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.

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Example Sentences

To individuals who despise killings in any form, death penalty is undue punishment.
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