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Recent Examples of undeserved
There would be accusations of race manipulation, an online mob discrediting Wallace’s win as undeserved, and an angry Joe Gibbs Racing organization, which would now realize Hamlin puts another team’s interests ahead of their own.
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Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
In West’s opinion, the east side has a bad reputation that’s undeserved and outdated.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Parisian servers may have an undeserved reputation for being slow, but instead of complaining or searching for faster service elsewhere, settle in with a book or newspaper.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
If an employee is perceived as less serious, competent or capable — even if undeserved — their ideas may be discounted, they could be passed over for promotions, face workplace bullying or judgment from their coworkers.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
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Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
In West’s opinion, the east side has a bad reputation that’s undeserved and outdated.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Parisian servers may have an undeserved reputation for being slow, but instead of complaining or searching for faster service elsewhere, settle in with a book or newspaper.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
If an employee is perceived as less serious, competent or capable — even if undeserved — their ideas may be discounted, they could be passed over for promotions, face workplace bullying or judgment from their coworkers.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeserved
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Two animal rights groups had sued C5 Rodeo and the Padres, alleging unfair business practices.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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For years, allegations have swirled that Kim manipulated stocks between 2010 and 2012 related to Korean BMW dealership Deutsch Motors, earning unfair profits.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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The belief is that forcing the long-term occupant to leave could result in undue hardship or injustice.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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This is a tale of undue influence.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Jan. 2026
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If a judge finds that use of force unjustified ahead of a trial, that would determine the city was liable, and a trial might focus only on what plaintiffs are entitled to receive.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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In this context, the Hall snub is a fitting—if unjustified—rebuke.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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What happens, though, when those excesses transcend the merely stupid, the merely unjust, to become existential?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Based on real-life events in the 1930s, The Great Debaters depicts some of the unjust discrimination that these college students faced.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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Amin had a penchant for strutting around in public wearing a military jacket full of flashy but unmerited awards.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The match was forgotten except by those who endured it; the thought of giving it an unmerited second life by mentioning it in this article gave me serious pause.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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However, videos taken by eyewitnesses have led many to decry the shooting as unwarranted.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Democrats pushed back, specifically leaders in New Orleans who said a deployment was unwarranted.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Undeserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeserved. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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