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not deserving

ADJECTIVE

unworthy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inappropriate ineligible shameful undeserving unfit unsuitable

WEAK

base beneath blamable contemptible degrading disgraceful dishonorable disreputable good-for-nothing ignoble improper inexcusable no-account no-good not fit not good enough not worth nothing offensive out of place recreant reprehensible unbecoming unbefitting unmerited unseemly valueless vile wretched wrong

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate proper qualified suitable

WEAK

honorable useful valuable worthwhile worthy

Example Sentences

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"She was a 17-year-old child and she was not deserving of that," the judge added.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

These comparisons may be an important cause of imposter syndrome—the suspicion that one is not deserving of one’s achievements.

From Scientific American • May 15, 2023

Otherwise, no matter who you date, you will unwittingly orient yourself toward being “good enough” to keep his attention, whether he’s good for you or not, of character or not, deserving or not.

From Washington Post • Feb. 19, 2023

Mimms said many working and older Black students feel they’re not deserving of an education, but she has combated that throughout her career by helping students feel confident and uplifted in their education.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2023

On the contrary, I am very grateful to you for the sympathy you show me, and which I am not deserving, I fear.

From Problematic Characters A Novel by Spielhagen, Friedrich

not deserving

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