undue

Universal Words adjective [onlybeforenoun] (formal) more than you think is reasonable or necessary SYNEXCESSIVE: They are taking undue advantage of the situation. * The work should be carried out without undue delay. * We did not want to put any undue pressure on them. * Repayments can be made over a long period, without putting undue strain on your finances. compareDUEadj.(6)