Synonyms of undue

undue

adjective

ˌən-ˈdü 

as in excessive

going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount

try to avoid undue delay responding to e-mails

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excessive
• extreme
• steep
• insane
• extravagant
• inordinate
• infinite
• endless
• lavish
• exorbitant
• intolerable
• immoderate
• unconscionable
• over-the-top
• unbearable
• overweening
• inappropriate
• fancy
• baroque
• plethoric
• unmerciful
• overdue
• overmuch
• devilish
• stiff
• improper
• unwarranted
• towering
• a bit much
• overextravagant
• immeasurable
• boundless
• unjustifiable
• limitless
• unseemly
• unrestrained
• thick

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reasonable
• moderate
• insufficient
• modest
• inadequate
• minimum
• minimal
• deficient
• middling
• temperate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of undue

However, federal rules restrict recovery in some circumstances, such as when there is a surviving spouse or a surviving child who is under 21, blind or disabled, and states must have procedures for undue-hardship waivers. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Voluntary surrender, conversely, allows direct reporting, saving taxpayer money and avoiding undue hardship for defendants and their families. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

At every turn, Marissa blames herself for Milo’s disappearance, as do others, and Peter lets her bear that undue weight for most of the series without explaining his part in any of it. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Blind pimple that never breaks through the skin but causes undue chaos below? — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026