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undue

adjective

Not yet payable

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
U
Ends with
E
Contains
ND
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ʌnˈdjuː

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Not yet payable

    “An undue loan”

adjective

  1. Not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances

    “Undue influence”

adjective

  1. Lacking justification or authorization

    “Desire for undue private profit”

adjective

  1. Beyond normal limits

    “Excessive charges”

In context

Example Sentences

An undue loan
Undue influence
I didn't want to show undue excitement
Accused of using undue force
Desire for undue private profit
Unwarranted limitations of personal freedom
Excessive charges
A book of inordinate length
His dress stops just short of undue elegance
Unreasonable demands

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