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Meaning of well-deserved
The primary meaning of "well-deserved" is something that is fully justified or earned.
Etymology of well-deserved
The word "well-deserved" is derived from the words "well" meaning thoroughly or fully, and "deserved" which is the past tense of "deserve", meaning to earn or justify something.
The term has its roots in Old English and Middle English, with "deserve" coming from Old French "deservir", a combination of "de" (from) and "servir" (to serve), implying a sense of earning or meriting something through service or action.
Synonyms
merited
earned
warranted
justified
rightful
due
fitting
proper
appropriate
justifiedly
requisite
necessary
required
owed
payable
condign
richly deserved
fully deserved
thoroughly deserved
amply deserved
sufficiently deserved
fairly earned
hard-earned
well-earned
richly merited
fully merited
thoroughly merited
amply merited
sufficiently merited
earned with effort
earned with difficulty
earned with hardship
well-won
fully warranted
thoroughly justified
amply justified
sufficiently justified
Definitions
- Used to describe something, especially a reward or punishment, that is fully justified or earned.
- Describing a situation or outcome that is considered to be justified or warranted.
Usage Examples
- The team's well-deserved victory was the result of their hard work and dedication throughout the season.
- She received a well-deserved promotion after years of tireless effort and commitment to her job.
- The well-deserved break gave them a chance to rest and recharge after a long period of intense activity.
Antonyms
undeserved
unearned
unwarranted
unjustified
unmerited
unfair
undeserving
unearned
gratuitous
uncalled-for
unwarranted
unjust
inequitable
disproportionate
excessive
unjustifiable
baseless
unfounded
unreasonable
arbitrary
capricious
unworthy
unmeritorious