undeservedly-bestowed
|un-de-serv-ed-ly-be-stowed|
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/ˌʌndɪˈzɜrvɪdli bɪˈstoʊd/
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/ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvɪdli bɪˈstəʊd/
unjustly given
Etymology
'undeservedly-bestowed' originates from the combination of 'undeservedly' and 'bestowed', where 'undeservedly' means 'without merit' and 'bestowed' means 'given or granted'.
'undeservedly-bestowed' combines the adverb 'undeservedly' with the past participle 'bestowed', forming a compound adjective.
Initially, 'bestowed' meant 'to give or grant', and 'undeservedly' meant 'without merit'. Together, they convey the idea of something given without justification.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given or granted without merit or justification.
The award was undeservedly-bestowed upon him, despite his lack of contribution.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 16:58