not deserved

ADJECTIVE

unearned

Synonyms

WEAK

not earned not merited not warranted unmerited unwarranted

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