Deserve better from Meaning in English

expression

US

dɪˈzɝv/ /ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈfɹəm

dih-ZURV BET-er frum

UK

dɪzˈɜːv/ /bˈɛtɐ/ /fɹˈɒm

diz-URV BET-uh FROM

Definition

To say that someone or something should have treated you in a kinder or fairer way, or given you more respect or opportunities. It is used when you feel let down or not valued enough.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in the context of relationships, work, or organizations. Usually follows a pronoun: 'I deserve better from you/this company.' Not literal; it's about fairness or treatment, not material gifts. More polite or indirect than outright criticism.

• Spanish: merecer algo mejor de
• Portuguese (BR): merecer algo melhor de
• Portuguese (PT): merecer algo melhor de
• Chinese (Simplified): 值得从...获得更好的
• Chinese (Traditional): 值得從...獲得更好的
• Hindi: से बेहतर का हक़दार होना
• Arabic: يستحق أفضل من
• Bengali: আরও ভালো কিছু পাওয়ার অধিকার থাকা (কারও কাছ থেকে)
• Russian: лучшего заслуживать от
• Japanese: 〜からもっと良い扱いを受けるべき
• Vietnamese: xứng đáng nhận được điều tốt hơn từ
• Korean: ~에게 더 나은 대우를 받을 자격이 있다
• Turkish: -den daha iyisini hak etmek
• Urdu: ...سے بہتر سلوک کا حقدار ہونا
• Indonesian: berhak mendapatkan yang lebih baik dari

Example Sentences

I deserve better from my friends.

basic

She thinks she deserves better from her boss.

basic

We deserve better from this service.

basic

After everything I did, I deserve better from you.

natural

Customers deserve better from companies that promise great service.

natural

Honestly, you deserve better from your teammates than this.

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