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unmeritedly

/ʌnˈmɛrɪtɪdli/ adverb · British & US

Valid in UK

What does unmeritedly mean?

adverb

In a way that is not deserved or earned; unfairly.

Example

"She received the award unmeritedly, sparking controversy among her peers."

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Words that share this root

merit deserve unjust illegitimate

What's another word for unmeritedly?

unjustly unfairly undeservedly illegitimately unrighteously unjustifiably

What's the opposite of unmeritedly?

meritedly deservedly fairly

Rhymes with unmeritedly

meritedly deservedly unitedly invitedly