not deserved
Example Sentences
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Gratitude is earned, and in this case, it is not deserved.
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2021
The show will air at Christmas; have we not deserved a break by then?
From The Guardian ● Nov. 28, 2018
“Maybe it’s not deserved, but we appreciate it all the same,” forward Matt Duchene said of the support.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 6, 2017
“But the thing that would allow you to see the honor was super-complex, or not deserved, was removed.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2016
Hari, Evan, and Isabelle had not deserved to win.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
