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undeserved

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undue adj.
unjust adj.

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

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undeserved

This allowed the Wolverines to run an unwarranted play that led to a touchdown and an undeserved victory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

Wounded by all the undeserved pillory, Mr. Fukuyama now seeks to set the record straight with “In the Realm of the Last Man.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

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

Ofwat called these "undeserved" given the company's performance.

From BBC ● May 28, 2025

All I can remember is how awfully lucky I felt, and consequently how worried I was that all this undeserved good fortune would someday slip away.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

undeserved

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