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Synonyms for undue

Two senses of undue live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · adjective · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineCompetition

beyond normal limits

His dress stops just short of undue elegance.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

excessive

Same sentence, swapped: His dress stops just short of excessive elegance.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for undue as it is used in the sentence above.

unjustified
abominable
uneven

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 4, High Camp

lacking justification or authorization

Desire for undue private profit.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

unwarranted

Same sentence, swapped: Desire for unwarranted private profit.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for undue as it is used in the sentence above.

abominable
overgrown
uneven

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