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Definitions

unmerited

ADJECTIVE

gratuitous

Synonyms

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baseless groundless needless superfluous unfounded unjustified unprovoked unwarranted wanton

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assumed bottomless causeless indefensible inessential reasonless supererogatory uncalled-for unessential unsupportable

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called-for grounded justified necessary needed proven warranted

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deserved

ADJECTIVE

uncalled-for

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gratuitous impertinent inappropriate indecorous unbecoming unnecessary unseemly

ADJECTIVE

unearned

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not deserved not earned not merited not warranted unwarranted

ADJECTIVE

unjust

Synonyms

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biased inequitable one-sided partisan prejudiced unfair unjustified wrong wrongful

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

Antonyms

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fair good honest impartial just unbiased unprejudiced

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equitable

ADJECTIVE

unjustifiable

Synonyms

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baseless groundless indefensible inexcusable unconscionable unforgivable unfounded unjust unjustified

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foundationless uncalled-for ungrounded unpardonable wrong

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excusable justifiable justified proven reasonable

ADJECTIVE

unworthy

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inappropriate ineligible shameful undeserving unfit unsuitable

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

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appropriate proper qualified suitable

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honorable useful valuable worthwhile worthy

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The miracle of freedom, he writes, is “an unmerited gift, a hard-won achievement, and a condition in need of defense.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Eyebrows were raised at a decision that felt somewhat unmerited and unnecessary.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2024

One more day of unmerited grace in which we might enflesh in this world slightly more mercy than the suffering we cause.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2023

In an April 21 court filing, McDonald's lawyers said mediation to settle Allen's $10 billion lawsuit has been unsuccessful, and accused Allen of trying to "harass and harangue McDonald's into an unmerited resolution."

From Reuters • May 8, 2023

And history has proven over and over again that unmerited suffering is redemptive.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry

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