unmerited
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/ʌnˈmɛrɪtɪd/
not deserved
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmerited' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unmeriten,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'meriten' meant 'to deserve.'
Historical Evolution
'unmeriten' transformed into the modern English word 'unmerited.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not deserving,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not deserved or earned; unjustified.
The praise he received was unmerited.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45