undue
excessive or unwarranted; too much
More than is right, needed, or fair; too much in a bad or wrong way.
undue [abstract noun]
- The judge ruled that the police had used undue force during the arrest.
- Please complete this process without undue delay.
- We want to support her without causing undue stress.
- The new tax places an undue burden on small businesses.
- He denied putting any undue pressure on the witnesses.
- The exam gave students undue stress.
- The boss put undue pressure on the team to work late.
- This rule is an undue burden for poor families.
- We must finish the work without undue delay.
undue burden
1excessive or unfair burden
A duty, cost, or difficulty that is too heavy or not fair for someone to carry.
- Critics say the new regulations place an undue burden on small farmers.
- The policy should not create an undue burden on low-income families.
undue influence
1improper pressure on someone's choices
Strong or unfair pressure that makes someone change a decision, often used as a legal term.
- The court found that the will was invalid because it was signed under undue influence.
- Lawyers argued that the company had used undue influence on elderly customers to sell them the product.
undue pressure
1unfair or excessive pressure
Pressure on someone that is too strong or not fair.
- Employees complained that management put undue pressure on them to meet unrealistic targets.
- We must make sure students are not under undue pressure during exams.
undue stress
1excessive or unhealthy stress
Too much worry or mental pressure, more than is normal or healthy.
- The changes were introduced slowly to avoid causing undue stress for staff.
- Health experts warn that financial problems can create undue stress in families.
without undue delay
1as soon as reasonably possible
With no extra or unnecessary waiting; as quickly as is reasonably possible.
- The company must respond to your complaint without undue delay.
- All applications will be processed without undue delay.
undue hardship
1excessive difficulty or cost
A very serious problem, cost, or difficulty that is too big and is therefore not fair to require from a person or company.
- An employer is not required to make changes that would cause undue hardship to the business.
- The court decided that repaying the full amount would create undue hardship for the debtor.
- The law allows exceptions when following the rule would result in undue hardship.
undue hardship
2very serious or excessive hardship
A very serious problem, cost, or difficulty, especially a legal limit on what an employer or organization must do to help someone.
- Employers must provide reasonable accommodations unless it would cause undue hardship.
- The court decided that allowing the request would not create an undue hardship for the company.