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Definition of undeserved

undeserved

/ˌʌndɪˈzɜːrvd/
un · de · served
Adverb:undeservedly
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undeserved Lexical Profile

undeserved Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not merited, earned, or warranted by one's actions, character, or qualities.

Example

"The restaurant received an undeserved reputation for poor service after a single negative review went viral."

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• Rhymes for undeserved

• Nearby Words

underwriting
undescended
undescribed
undeserved
undeservedly
undeserving
undeservingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Middle English from the 14th century, formed from the privative prefix 'un-' and 'deserved', the past participle of 'deserve' (from Old French 'deservir', ultimately from Latin 'deservire', meaning 'to serve zealously').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Undeserved. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/undeserved
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