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undeserved

/ˌʌndɪˈsɜːvd/ adjective · British & US

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What does undeserved mean?

adjective

Not deserved or earned; not merited.

Example

"She received an undeserved promotion due to her connections."

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Words that share this root

undeserving undeservedly undeservingness undeservingnesses

What's another word for undeserved?

unmerited unearned unjustified unwarranted unjust unfair

What's the opposite of undeserved?

deserved earned merited

Rhymes with undeserved

unheard unseen unlearned unburned