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Definition of undeserving

undeserving

/ˌʌndɪˈzɝːvɪŋ/
un · de · serv · ing
Adverb:undeservingly
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• adjective

1

Not worthy of or meriting a particular reward, praise, assistance, or punishment.

Example

"She felt completely undeserving of the prestigious lifetime achievement award."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'undeserving' (applied to a person or recipient who does not merit something, as in 'an undeserving winner') with 'undeserved' (applied to the reward, punishment, or treatment itself that is not merited, as in 'undeserved praise').

• Rhymes for undeserving

• Nearby Words

undescribed
undeserved
undeservedly
undeserving
undeservingly
undesignated
undesirability

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