Undeservedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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undeservedly

[ ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvdli ]

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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.

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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.