What is another word for undeserving?

Pronunciation: [ˌʌndɪzˈɜːvɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "undeserving" refers to something or someone who is not worthy, deserving, or qualified to receive something. Synonyms for the word "undeserving" include unworthy, ineligible, unmerited, undeserved, unentitled, unqualified, not deserving, and not worthy. These words can be used interchangeably to convey the same meaning that someone or something does not deserve what they are receiving, or has not earned the title, status, or recognition they are claiming. The appropriate synonym to use may depend on the context, tone, and intention of the user's message. Nonetheless, all of these synonyms indicate a lack of worth or qualifications that disqualify someone or something from receiving a certain benefit or praise.

What are the hypernyms for Undeserving?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for undeserving?

The word "undeserving" is defined as not worthy of something, especially of praise, reward or attention. Antonyms for "undeserving" would be adjectives that describe a person or thing that is deserving of something. Some of the antonyms for "undeserving" include deserving, worthy, fitting, meriting, qualified, entitled, eligible, and justifiable. These words connote a state of deserving, fairness or entitlement. They suggest that someone or something has earned praise, reward, or attention for their actions, behavior or qualities. In contrast to "undeserving", these antonyms imply a positive evaluation or judgment toward someone or something.

What are the antonyms for Undeserving?

Usage examples for Undeserving

We have nothing against them at present, and we should be undeserving of the protection of the gods were we to act towards them as the Romans act towards us.
"Beric the Briton A Story of the Roman Invasion"
G. A. Henty
And the most undeserving?
"The House by the Lock"
C. N. Williamson
50. Rather read undeserving, in allusion to what Parmeno has said against Celestina above.
"A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume I."
R. Dodsley

Famous quotes with Undeserving

  • Many people still regard many users of public services as undeserving.
    Elaine MacDonald
  • Only those who spread treachery, fire, and death out of hatred for the prosperity of others are undeserving of pity.
    Jose Marti
  • A bachelor is a selfish, undeserving guy who has cheated some woman out of a divorce.
    Don Quinn
  • Be thankful to your enemies, because it's their wrongdoings to you that makes you smarter and wise. It's because of their bad karma that you become the better version of yourself. You don't have to forgive and mustn't forget, but just have to say "Thank You" and move on with life. Move on with Life, because life is too short to be wasted, even a single moment, on such undeserving and illegitimate folks.
    Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate
  • Wood is a gift from the world of nature to we undeserving men...One should be thankful for such gifts, take no more than we need, and waste none of that.
    Sean Russell

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