Undeserved: meaning, definitions and examples

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undeserved

[ ˌʌndɪˈzərvd ]

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feeling

Not deserved or warranted; unjustified.

Synonyms

unjustified, unmerited, unwarranted

Examples of usage

She felt that the criticism was undeserved.
He received undeserved praise for his minimal contribution.

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reward

Not earned through merit or action.

Synonyms

unearned, unjust, unmerited

Examples of usage

The undeserved promotion caused resentment among the team.
She felt guilty about the undeserved inheritance she received.

Translations

Translations of the word "undeserved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imerecido

🇮🇳 अवांछित

अनधिकृत
अनुचित

🇩🇪 unverdient

🇮🇩 tidak pantas

🇺🇦 незаслужений

🇵🇱 niezasłużony

🇯🇵 ふさわしくない

🇫🇷 immérité

🇪🇸 inmerecido

🇹🇷 hak edilmemiş

🇰🇷 부당한

🇸🇦 غير مستحق

🇨🇿 nezasloužený

🇸🇰 nezaslúžený

🇨🇳 不应得的

🇸🇮 nezaslužen

🇮🇸 óverðskuldaður

🇰🇿 лайықсыз

🇬🇪 არაკუთვნილი

🇦🇿 layiqsiz

🇲🇽 inmerecido

Word origin

The word 'undeserved' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'deserved' which comes from the verb 'deserve'. The concept of something being undeserved has been a part of human language and morality for centuries, reflecting the idea of fairness and justice. Whether in the context of praise, criticism, rewards, or punishments, the notion of undeservedness plays a role in shaping our understanding of right and wrong.