Simple Definition of undue

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undue

adjective

ˌʌnˈduː How to pronounce undue (audio)
British ˌʌnˈdjuː
always used before a noun
formal : more than is reasonable or necessary : excessive
undue pressure/influence
These requirements shouldn't cause you any undue hardship/burden.
His writing is elegant without calling undue attention to itself.

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