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Meaning of undeserved
The primary meaning of "undeserved" refers to something that is not deserved or warranted.
Etymology of undeserved
The word "undeserved" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "un-" being a prefix meaning "not" and "deserved" coming from the verb "deserve", which is derived from Old French "deservir", meaning "to serve well or merit".
Synonyms
unwarranted
unmerited
unjustified
undeserving
unfounded
baseless
groundless
unreasonable
unearned
gratuitous
uncalled-for
unjust
unfair
unprovoked
unwarrantable
inexcusable
unaccountable
unjustifiable
unworthy
ill-deserved
unearned
unrewarded
unrecompensed
uncompensated
unrequited
unsought
uninvited
unbid
unasked
unsolicited
Definitions
- Not deserved or justified
- * Not merited or earned
- * Lacking sufficient reason or justification
Usage Examples
- The team received an undeserved penalty in the final minutes of the game
- * She felt that the criticism was undeserved and unfair
- * The company's success was undeserved, given their lack of innovation and poor customer service
Antonyms
deserved
merited
earned
warranted
justified
reasonable
fair
just
provoked
warranted
excusable
accountable
justifiable
worthy
well-deserved
earned
rewarded
recompensed
compensated
sought
invited
bid
asked
solicited