undue

UK
/ʌnˈdjuː/
US
/ʌnˈdu/

Translations

undueadjective
more undue
Comp.
most undue
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈdjuː/
US
/ʌnˈdu/
The manager's undue criticism of the employee's minor mistake was uncalled for.
La critique excessive du directeur à propos de la petite erreur de l’employé était déplacée.
indûSoutenu ; souvent dans des contextes formels, juridiques ou administratifs.
The undue delay in the delivery of the package caused frustration among the customers.
Le retard indu dans la livraison du colis a provoqué de la frustration chez les clients.
Additional translations
non échuSens archaïque ou juridique : qui n’est pas encore exigible.

Definitions

undueadjective
Exceeding what is appropriate or normal; excessive.
The manager's undue criticism of the employee's minor mistake was uncalled for.
Not justified or warranted; inappropriate.
The undue delay in the delivery of the package caused frustration among the customers.
Archaic: Not yet payable; due at a future time; premature.
The promissory note is undue until July, so repayment is not yet required.