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Deserved: meaning, definitions and examples

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deserved

 

[ dɪˈzɜːvd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a sentence

Having earned or merited something; justified or appropriate.

Synonyms

appropriate, earned, justified, merited

Examples of usage

  • She received the promotion because of her deserved hard work.
  • The punishment was deserved for his actions.
Context #2 | Verb

in a sentence

To have a right to something because of one's actions or qualities.

Synonyms

be entitled to, be worthy of, earn, merit

Examples of usage

  • He deserved the award for his outstanding performance.
  • She deserved recognition for her dedication.

Translations

Translations of the word "deserved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 merecido

🇮🇳 अर्जित

🇩🇪 verdient

🇮🇩 layak

🇺🇦 заслужений

🇵🇱 zasłużony

🇯🇵 当然の

🇫🇷 mérité

🇪🇸 merecido

🇹🇷 hak edilmiş

🇰🇷 당연한

🇸🇦 مستحق

🇨🇿 zasloužený

🇸🇰 zaslúžený

🇨🇳 应得的

🇸🇮 zaslužen

🇮🇸 verðskuldaður

🇰🇿 лайықты

🇬🇪 დამსახურებული

🇦🇿 layiq

🇲🇽 merecido

Etymology

The word 'deserved' originated from the Middle English word 'deserven', which came from the Old French word 'deservir', meaning 'to deserve'. The concept of deserving something based on one's actions or qualities has been present in various cultures throughout history, emphasizing the idea of earning rewards or consequences through one's behavior.

See also: deserve, deservedly, deserving, deservingness, undeserved, undeservedly, undeserving.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,236 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.