undeserved

adjective

Definition of undeservednext
as in unfair

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Recent Examples of undeserved However, with their perpetual pose of undeserved victimhood, Zionists were boring first. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 May 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 As a general rule, English sides tend to win European Cup finals against foreign opposition by not really competing in midfield and somehow scraping a somewhat ‘undeserved’ win. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 27 May 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 See All Example Sentences for undeserved
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeserved
  1. unfair
  2. undue
  3. unjustified
  4. unjust
  5. unmerited
  6. unwarranted
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  • And it all might be taken away by absurd, unfair officiating.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Mora has accused the company of unfair and fraudulent business practices.
    — Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of unfair
Adjective
  • This process is a gradual one that supports treatment without placing undue stress on a patient.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, some restaurant owners and hospitality experts argue the law will create undue burdens on mom-and-pop businesses (such as paying to reprint menus).
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Definition of undue
Adjective
  • Critics called the change an unjustified, undemocratic sidestepping of the state constitution and the will of voters.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • And when corruption is not a concern, the court believes limits on political spending are unjustified.
    — John J. Martin, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Definition of unjustified
Adjective
  • That doesn’t mean Balogun didn’t think the red card was unjust.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The laws might prevent what some people believe is morally right, or command – in the name of protecting others’ rights or the common good – what others regard as unjust or unholy.
    — Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 2 July 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
  • His 64th-minute foul, which the Americans believed was unwarranted and accidental, put the host nation in a precarious position despite being heavy favorites to move on to the Round of 16.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • None of which is an unwarranted attack on trucking as a mode of shipment.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of unwarranted

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“Undeserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeserved. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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