Undeserving: meaning, definitions and examples
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undeserving
[ ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvɪŋ ]
feeling
not worthy or deserving of something, often used to describe someone who is perceived as not having earned or merited a particular reward or benefit
Synonyms
undesirable, unmerited, unworthy
Examples of usage
- He felt undeserving of the praise he received for a project he didn't contribute much to.
- She was overwhelmed by the award, feeling undeserving of such recognition.
behavior
not showing gratitude or appreciation for something received
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His undeserving behavior towards his parents upset them greatly.
- The team's undeserving attitude towards their coach disappointed everyone.
Translations
Translations of the word "undeserving" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indigno
🇮🇳 अयोग्य
🇩🇪 unwürdig
🇮🇩 tidak pantas
🇺🇦 негідний
🇵🇱 niegodny
🇯🇵 ふさわしくない (fusawashikunai)
🇫🇷 indigne
🇪🇸 indigno
🇹🇷 layık olmayan
🇰🇷 가치 없는 (gachi eomneun)
🇸🇦 غير مستحق (ghyr mustahiq)
🇨🇿 nezasloužený
🇸🇰 nezaslúžený
🇨🇳 不配 (bù pèi)
🇸🇮 nezalužen
🇮🇸 óverðugur
🇰🇿 лайықсыз
🇬🇪 დაუმსახურებელი (daumsakhurebeli)
🇦🇿 layiq olmayan
🇲🇽 indigno
Word origin
The word 'undeserving' originated from the combination of 'un-' (meaning not) and 'deserving', which comes from the Old French word 'deservir' meaning 'to deserve'. The concept of deserving or being worthy has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, influencing social structures and moral judgments.
See also: deserve, deserved, deservedly, deserving, deservingness, undeserved, undeservedly.