undeserved
|un/de/served|
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/ˌʌndɪˈzɜrvd/
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/ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvd/
unjustified
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undeserved' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'undeserven,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'deserven' meant 'to deserve.'
Historical Evolution
'undeserven' transformed into the modern English word 'undeserved.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not meriting or earning something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not warranted, merited, or earned; unjustified.
The praise he received was undeserved.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40