undue

• Qualifie quelque chose qui dépasse ce qui est nécessaire ou acceptable, qui n'est pas justifié ou qui est inapproprié dans les circonstances données.

Describes something that is excessive, unwarranted, or inappropriate in the circumstances.

1. Not yet due or payableC1formal

   Referring to a debt or obligation that has not yet reached its payment date.

   Non encore exigible

   • The payment is still undue until the end of the month.
   • They demanded repayment of an undue loan.
   • The invoice was marked as undue for another week.

   Antonymesduepayable

2. Inappropriate or improperB2formal

   Not suitable, proper, or justified in a given situation; often implying something excessive or unwarranted.

   indu, injustifié

   • The judge criticized the lawyer for making undue remarks.
   • She felt the criticism was undue and unfair.
   • The company faced penalties for undue influence on the market.

   Synonymesdisproportionateexcessiveimproperinappropriateneedlessuncalled-forunjustifiedunnecessaryunreasonableunwarranted

   Antonymesappropriatefittingjustifiedpropersuitable

3. Lacking justification or authorizationC1formal

   Not supported by reason or legal authority; unwarranted.

   injustifié, non fondé

   • The employee was fired for undue absence without notice.
   • The contract was void due to undue pressure during signing.
   • He was accused of taking undue liberties with the company's funds.

   Synonymesbaselessgroundlessimproperunjustifiedunreasonableunwarranted

   Antonymesappropriateauthorizedjustifiedproper

4. Excessive or beyond normal limitsB2formal

   More than is reasonable, necessary, or appropriate.

   excessif, indu

   • The project caused undue stress on the team.
   • She suffered undue hardship during the relocation.
   • The new regulations place an undue burden on small businesses.

   Synonymesdisproportionateexcessiveimmoderateinordinateovermuchuncalled-forunreasonableunwarranted

   Antonymesappropriateduemoderateproportionatereasonable