undeserved

adjective

Definition of undeservednext
as in unfair

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Recent Examples of undeserved Gray hair has officially shed its old, undeserved reputation. — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026 And the Neuberger Berman Next Generation Connectivity Fund (NBXG), a recent addition to the CEF Insider portfolio, is a solid option that’s clinging to an undeserved double-digit discount. — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 Canada’s capital doesn’t get the same buzz as Toronto or Montreal, and frankly, that’s undeserved. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 Shell countersued, alleging that Cipriani was attempting to exploit their fleeting relationship to shake him down for an undeserved payday. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undeserved
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeserved
  1. unfair
  2. undue
  3. unjustified
  4. unjust
  5. unmerited
  6. unwarranted
Adjective
  • International rights groups have repeatedly criticized the detention and, in some cases, execution of people after unfair trials.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Murmurs about the power of politicians and unfair advantages of the rich were heard as participants warmed up to each other.
    — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of unfair
Adjective
  • But they were seen as adding undue hardships to people who rely heavily on the care.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Some researchers have said this could open up the grant approval process to undue political influence.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of undue
Adjective
  • The story takes some unjustified and downright bizarre turns.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Martin was arrested and fired from the department after an Internal Affairs investigation found that his level of force during the shooting was unjustified.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of unjustified
Adjective
  • Kosovo has criticized the verdicts as unjust, maintaining that the KLA, which Thaci had led before entering politics, had fought against Serbian oppression.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • For the same reason, the players’ unjust enrichment claim came up short.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of unjust
Adjective
  • There’s barely a line of dialogue from any secondary character that doesn’t sound ripped from Twitter — not unmerited, just fatiguing.
    — Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Amin had a penchant for strutting around in public wearing a military jacket full of flashy but unmerited awards.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Definition of unmerited
Adjective
  • While we are relieved that Heidi has received medical care and is safe, we are outraged by this unwarranted attack on a journalist doing her job and urge a thorough investigation and follow-through from authorities.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Critics have argued that much of the data collected is from people who are not suspected of any wrongdoing, amounting to unwarranted surveillance of lawful activities.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of unwarranted

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“Undeserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeserved. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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