Undeservedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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undeservedly
[ ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvdli ]
used in a sentence
In a way that is not deserved or justified; without reason or cause.
Synonyms
inappropriately, unfairly, unjustly
Examples of usage
- He was undeservedly praised for his mediocre performance.
- She felt undeservedly guilty for the accident.
used in a sentence
In a manner that is not merited or earned.
Synonyms
inappropriately, unduly, unjustifiably
Examples of usage
- She was undeservedly promoted ahead of more qualified candidates.
- The team undeservedly won the championship due to a technicality.
Translations
Translations of the word "undeservedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 injustamente
🇮🇳 अन्यायपूर्वक
🇩🇪 unverdient
🇮🇩 tidak pantas
🇺🇦 незаслужено
🇵🇱 niezasłużenie
🇯🇵 不当にも
🇫🇷 indûment
🇪🇸 inmerecidamente
🇹🇷 hak edilmeden
🇰🇷 부당하게
🇸🇦 بغير استحقاق
🇨🇿 nezaslouženě
🇸🇰 nezaslúžene
🇨🇳 不应得地
🇸🇮 nezasluženo
🇮🇸 óverðskuldaður
🇰🇿 лайықсыз
🇬🇪 დაუმსახურებლად
🇦🇿 layiq olmadığı halda
🇲🇽 inmerecidamente
Word origin
The word 'undeservedly' is a derivative of the adjective 'undeserved,' which dates back to the late 16th century. The prefix 'un-' signifies negation, while 'deserved' comes from the Middle English word 'deserven,' meaning 'to merit or be worthy of.' Over time, 'undeservedly' has been used to convey the idea of something not being rightfully earned or justified, often in contexts of praise, rewards, or blame.
See also: deserve, deserved, deservedly, deserving, deservingness, undeserved, undeserving.