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Undue

usgb/ˌʌnˈduː/Volume
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Severity Degree

Used to emphasize the excessive nature of an action or condition.

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Calling the police was an undue reaction for such a minor disagreement.
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Avoid Exaggeration

Do not use 'undue' to describe something mildly excessive; it's meant for bigger issues.

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Worrying about being a few minutes late shouldn't cause you undue concern.
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Not Always Negative

'Undue' can describe positive situations where the excess is still improper.

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His charm earned him undue attention from the judges, despite his mistakes.
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