Definitions

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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Taylor and Pauly want to set the record straight about rattlesnakes, whose rep as evil or villainous serpents is undeserved, they say.

From Los Angeles Times

It was the public support and undeserved prestige that rankled.

From The Wall Street Journal

I received a lot of undeserved credit for my timing.

From Literature

"In the first half the result was totally undeserved. Then in the second half, with the second goal, it completely turned around and the result is more than fair," said Mourinho.

From Barron's

For the pilots who flew it, the MiG‑21's tarnished reputation in later years is undeserved.

From BBC

undeserved

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