undue

• Descreve algo excessivo, injustificado ou inapropriado diante das circunstâncias; que vai além do que é razoável, justo ou necessário.

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.

   Ainda não vencido

   • 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.

   Antônimosduepayable

2. Inappropriate or improperB2formal

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

   Indevido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdisproportionateexcessiveimproperinappropriateneedlessuncalled-forunjustifiedunnecessaryunreasonableunwarranted

   Antônimosappropriatefittingjustifiedpropersuitable

3. Lacking justification or authorizationC1formal

   Not supported by reason or legal authority; unwarranted.

   Indevido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbaselessgroundlessimproperunjustifiedunreasonableunwarranted

   Antônimosappropriateauthorizedjustifiedproper

4. Excessive or beyond normal limitsB2formal

   More than is reasonable, necessary, or appropriate.

   Indevido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdisproportionateexcessiveimmoderateinordinateovermuchuncalled-forunreasonableunwarranted

   Antônimosappropriateduemoderateproportionatereasonable