
Undue
Severity Degree
Used to emphasize the excessive nature of an action or condition.
Calling the police was an undue reaction for such a minor disagreement.
Avoid Exaggeration
Do not use 'undue' to describe something mildly excessive; it's meant for bigger issues.
Worrying about being a few minutes late shouldn't cause you undue concern.
Not Always Negative
'Undue' can describe positive situations where the excess is still improper.
His charm earned him undue attention from the judges, despite his mistakes. Compare with
DisproportionateExcessiveImproperInappropriateNecessaryWarrant
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