Undeserved Meaning in English
word
ˌəndɪˈzɝvd
uhn-di-ZURVD
ˌʌndɪzˈɜːvd
un-di-ZURVD
Definition
Something that is undeserved is not rightfully earned and is not fair or justified; it is given or happens without someone deserving it.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts, often with words like 'reward,' 'punishment,' 'praise,' or 'suffering.' Indicates unfairness or lack of justification. Not to be confused with 'undeserving' (not worthy of something).
Spanish: inmerecidoPortuguese (BR): imerecido - injusto (recompensa, punição)Portuguese (PT): imerecido - injusto (recompensa, punição)Chinese (Simplified): 不应得的 - 不应有的Chinese (Traditional): 不應得的 - 不應有的Hindi: अवांछित (जो योग्य न हो) - अनुचित (इनाम, सजा)Arabic: غير مُستَحَقّ - غير عادل (مكافأة، عقوبة)Bengali: অবিজিত - অযৌক্তিক - অযথা প্রাপ্তRussian: незаслуженныйJapanese: 不当な - 不相応なVietnamese: không xứng đáng - không công bằngKorean: 부당한 - 받을 자격이 없는Turkish: hak edilmeyen - haksızUrdu: نہ ملنے والا - غیر مستحقIndonesian: tidak pantas - tidak layak
Example Sentences
She felt her punishment was undeserved.
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He received undeserved praise for the work.
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That was an undeserved reward.
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Honestly, all that hate she gets online is undeserved.
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He lost his job for an undeserved reason.
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There’s a lot of undeserved blame being thrown around right now.
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