Undeserving
/ˌʌndɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/adjective
Not deserved or earned; not suitable or fitting.
Many people believed that the criminal was undeserving of sympathy.
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- undeserving of praise
- undeserving of sympathy
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Disapproving
adjective
Not deserved or earned; not suitable or fitting.
Many people believed that the criminal was undeserving of sympathy.
Often appears as...
- undeserving of praise
- undeserving of sympathy
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Carries a sense of disapproval, suggesting the person doesn't meet moral or social standards.
The award winner was undeserving, having lied about his achievements.
Pro Tip 2/3Lack of Entitlement
Indicates someone doesn't have the right or claim to something, usually due to behavior.
Despite his fame, he was undeserving of such a prestigious accolade.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitive
Its meaning can shift based on the situation, reflecting societal values and judgments.
In a community valuing humility, she was deemed undeserving of the spotlight.
Compare with
adequatedesirableeligiblefitincompetentmeritqualifiedunworthy
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My descent into...
from the people they least deserved it from, when they least deserved it. So I would like to leave you with a go out there today, tomorrow -- hopefully every day -- find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them,
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My descent into...
from the people they least deserved it from, when they least deserved it. So I would like to leave you with a go out there today, tomorrow -- hopefully every day -- find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them,
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Lex Luger
American Athlete
I want to thank the fans so much for their support through the years. Even as undeserving as I was, they were a big part of my being able to move forward and put my life back together. They're the greatest. They're the ones who make the stars. For their support throughout my career and today, I love them and thank them.
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Thomas Becket
English Clergyman
With shame be it spoken: by her fall, the Church's liberties have been sacrificed for the sake of temporal advantages. The road to her ruin lay through the sinuous paths of riches: she has been prostituted in the streets to princes; she has conceived iniquity and will bring forth oppression to the undeserving.
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Jeff Beck
British Musician
It's easy to hurl abuse at those awards ceremonies like the Oscars and all that, which we tend to do. We tend to vent our anger at things which we feel are unjust or undeserving. But when you're the recipient, it makes it a lot different.
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Jules Verne
French Author
I repeat that the distance between the earth and her satellite is a mere trifle, and undeserving of serious consideration. I am convinced that before twenty years are over, one-half of our earth will have paid a visit to the moon.
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Anthony Lewis
American Journalist
Congress has shortchanged not only foreign aid but foreign policy. A mistaken notion that diplomats are unimportant and hence undeserving of support grips conservative legislators, especially.
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Owen Jones
British Journalist
In the hyper-exploitative sector of retail and hospitality, workers are made to feel worthless - undeserving of a proper wage and genuine security.
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Jose Marti
Cuban Activist
Only those who spread treachery, fire, and death out of hatred for the prosperity of others are undeserving of pity.
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Barry Barish
American Physicist
I think there's a bit of truth that LIGO wouldn't be here if I didn't do it, so I don't think I'm undeserving.
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Elaine MacDonald
Canadian Activist
Many people still regard many users of public services as undeserving.
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Howard Jacobson
British Novelist
Most people to whom a statue has been erected are undeserving.
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Lex Luger
American Athlete
I want to thank the fans so much for their support through the years. Even as undeserving as I was, they were a big part of my being able to move forward and put my life back together. They're the greatest. They're the ones who make the stars. For their support throughout my career and today, I love them and thank them.
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Thomas Becket
English Clergyman
With shame be it spoken: by her fall, the Church's liberties have been sacrificed for the sake of temporal advantages. The road to her ruin lay through the sinuous paths of riches: she has been prostituted in the streets to princes; she has conceived iniquity and will bring forth oppression to the undeserving.
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Jeff Beck
British Musician
It's easy to hurl abuse at those awards ceremonies like the Oscars and all that, which we tend to do. We tend to vent our anger at things which we feel are unjust or undeserving. But when you're the recipient, it makes it a lot different.
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Jules Verne
French Author
I repeat that the distance between the earth and her satellite is a mere trifle, and undeserving of serious consideration. I am convinced that before twenty years are over, one-half of our earth will have paid a visit to the moon.
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Anthony Lewis
American Journalist
Congress has shortchanged not only foreign aid but foreign policy. A mistaken notion that diplomats are unimportant and hence undeserving of support grips conservative legislators, especially.
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Owen Jones
British Journalist
In the hyper-exploitative sector of retail and hospitality, workers are made to feel worthless - undeserving of a proper wage and genuine security.
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Jose Marti
Cuban Activist
Only those who spread treachery, fire, and death out of hatred for the prosperity of others are undeserving of pity.
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Barry Barish
American Physicist
I think there's a bit of truth that LIGO wouldn't be here if I didn't do it, so I don't think I'm undeserving.
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Elaine MacDonald
Canadian Activist
Many people still regard many users of public services as undeserving.
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Howard Jacobson
British Novelist
Most people to whom a statue has been erected are undeserving.
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