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

But in light of teams like the Celtics citing the second apron as a reason to jettison stars in their prime, NBPA leadership is concerned the CBA has created undue pressure on its members. — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 July 2026

The results of the survey will be sent to Congress so that lawmakers charged with overseeing the intelligence community can judge for themselves whether the administration has brought undue influence to bear. — Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

On Thursday, federal court records show, attorneys for Marseille filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, seeking damages for what the suit contends was undue use of force. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Supporters argue that these efforts are necessary to preserve attorney independence, protect client confidentiality, and prevent investors from exerting undue influence over lawyers. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026