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Undeserved: meaning, definitions and examples

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undeserved

 

[ ˌʌndɪˈzərvd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

🇩🇪 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

Etymology

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.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,531, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.