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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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

"River have traditionally favoured a more aesthetic brand of football, with their more demanding fans barely even celebrating hard-fought or undeserved wins," explains Bauza.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

That’s one of many occasions when he observes that the fascist reputation for ruthless efficiency and administrative competence is completely undeserved.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2024

Burning with undeserved shame, I wanted to strike at him with my words.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

undeserved

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