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unmeritedly

[ ʌnˈmɛrɪtɪdli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in an undeserved or unwarranted manner

In a way that is not based on merit or deservingness.

Synonyms

undeservedly, unjustly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unmeritedly	This word is used to convey that something was given or received without deserving it, often emphasizing the lack of worthiness or rightful claim. She felt unmeritedly praised for the project she barely contributed to. He was unmeritedly honored, and everyone knew it wasn't his work.
undeservedly	This word is suitable when describing situations where rewards, punishments, or outcomes are not justified by the person's actions, frequently implying a level of unfairness. He received the promotion undeservedly, as his performance had been mediocre. The criticism she faced was undeservedly harsh given her sincere efforts.
unjustly	This term is used in situations involving moral or legal wrongdoing, implying a sense of injustice or unfair treatment. He was unjustly imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit. She was treated unjustly by her employer, who showed clear favoritism towards others.

Word

Description / Examples

unmeritedly

This word is used to convey that something was given or received without deserving it, often emphasizing the lack of worthiness or rightful claim.

She felt unmeritedly praised for the project she barely contributed to.
He was unmeritedly honored, and everyone knew it wasn't his work.

undeservedly

This word is suitable when describing situations where rewards, punishments, or outcomes are not justified by the person's actions, frequently implying a level of unfairness.

He received the promotion undeservedly, as his performance had been mediocre.
The criticism she faced was undeservedly harsh given her sincere efforts.

unjustly

This term is used in situations involving moral or legal wrongdoing, implying a sense of injustice or unfair treatment.

He was unjustly imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit.
She was treated unjustly by her employer, who showed clear favoritism towards others.

Examples of usage

He was unmeritedly promoted to a higher position.
She was unmeritedly criticized for her work.

Translations

Translations of the word "unmeritedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imerecidamente

🇮🇳 अन्यायपूर्ण तरीके से

🇩🇪 unverdient

🇮🇩 tanpa pantas

🇺🇦 незаслужено

🇵🇱 niezasłużenie

🇯🇵 不当にも

🇫🇷 indûment

🇪🇸 inmerecidamente

🇹🇷 hak edilmeyen bir şekilde

🇰🇷 부당하게

🇸🇦 بغير استحقاق

🇨🇿 nezaslouženě

🇸🇰 nezáslužene

🇨🇳 不应得地

🇸🇮 nezasluženo

🇮🇸 óverðskuldað

🇰🇿 лайықсыз

🇬🇪 დაუმსახურებლად

🇦🇿 haqsız olaraq

🇲🇽 inmerecidamente

Etymology

The word 'unmeritedly' is derived from the adjective 'unmerited', which comes from the verb 'merit'. The word 'merit' originated from the Latin word 'meritus', meaning 'deserved'. The prefix 'un-' in 'unmeritedly' indicates negation, turning the word into its opposite meaning. 'Unmeritedly' is commonly used in English to describe situations where something is given or received without deserving it.