undeserving
Example Sentences
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"You believe that other people are overestimating your abilities and intelligence, and you fear that one day you'll be exposed as incompetent and undeserving of your success."
From Science Daily ● Jan. 5, 2026
Conceding Brigitte’s argument that he’s an undeserving candidate to buy Cassell, Roberto admits, “It’s true: Everything I know about France I learned from ‘Ratatouille’!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
This guilt can manifest in various ways, from questioning why they were spared to feeling undeserving of their safety, which further complicates the healing process for both survivors and bystanders alike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2025
One woman said she was given “an undeserving amount of forgiveness” at her trial and she didn’t know how to handle it.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2024
“Egads, boy! I’ve never seen such a privileged yet undeserving child. Your mother’s love for you knows no bounds! Silken trousers as well, can you believe it?”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
