undeserved
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undeserved
not justly or rightly earned or merited: an undeserved reward
Not to be confused with:
underserved – those whose needs are not sufficiently served: underserved children of the ghetto
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un·de·served
(ŭn′dĭ-zûrvd′)adj.
Not merited; unjustifiable or unfair.
un′de·serv′ed·ly (-zûr′vĭd-lē) adv.
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undeserved
(ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvd)adj
not earned or merited; unwarranted: an undeserved reputation.
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Adj. | 1. | undeserved - not deserved or earned; "has an undeserved reputation as a coward" unmerited - not merited or deserved; "received an unmerited honorary degree" |
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adj → unverdient
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