undeserved

ADJECTIVE

undue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disproportionate extreme improper inappropriate inordinate needless too much unconscionable unfair unjust unjustifiable unjustified unreasonable unseemly untimely unwarranted

WEAK

exceeding exorbitant extravagant forbidden ill-timed illegal immoderate inapt indecorous inept intemperate overmuch sinister too great unapt uncalled-for underhanded unfitting unmeasurable unseasonable unsuitable unwarrantable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate decent fair fitting good just moderate moral proper reasonable suitable unprejudiced warranted

WEAK

sensible

ADJECTIVE

unjust

Synonyms

STRONGEST

biased inequitable one-sided partisan prejudiced unfair unjustified wrong wrongful

WEAK

below the belt fixed influenced low-down partial shabby underhand unforgivable unmerited unrighteous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fair good honest impartial just unbiased unprejudiced

WEAK

equitable

Example Sentences

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Taylor and Pauly want to set the record straight about rattlesnakes, whose rep as evil or villainous serpents is undeserved, they say.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Last weekend's undeserved loss at Cagliari aside, Juve have been tighter at the back and more flamboyant going forward with Kenan Yildiz continuing to develop under Spalletti.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

It was the public support and undeserved prestige that rankled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

He ended with another appeal for people to respect his family's privacy as they "continue to grieve and heal", and with some perhaps undeserved well wishes for the assembled media pack.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

I received a lot of undeserved credit for my timing.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

undeserved

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