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Recent Examples of undeserved
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.
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Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Six years later, Lomachenko lost his unified 135-pound titles to Teofimo Lopez by giving away too many early rounds, and after that, Devin Haney managed to win a close decision vs. Lomachenko, a loss many observers feel was undeserved.
—Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Eyewitness accounts were as if a portal into an undeserved hell.
—Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
What a torrent of encouragement and loving advice and undeserved flattery over the years!
—John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
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Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Six years later, Lomachenko lost his unified 135-pound titles to Teofimo Lopez by giving away too many early rounds, and after that, Devin Haney managed to win a close decision vs. Lomachenko, a loss many observers feel was undeserved.
—Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Eyewitness accounts were as if a portal into an undeserved hell.
—Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
What a torrent of encouragement and loving advice and undeserved flattery over the years!
—John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeserved
Adjective
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Even if most of these conditions are met, one or two unfair elements can strongly shape overall perceptions of fairness.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Creativity is the last unfair advantage left.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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Current and former councilmembers meanwhile said Sheffield brought a rare level of policy focus to her role and that a high-profile agenda an attract undue scrutiny.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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To guard against undue optimism that the war in Europe would soon be over, the war correspondents stressed the difficulties that lay ahead.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Some American trade groups consider that a poor batting average that has resulted in more unjustified seizures than actual hits, making it, in turn, bad for business.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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These companies benefit from the speed and cost savings of blockchain payments, without the constant fear of account closures or unjustified delays.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The brewer is suing Babb and Malouff for theft, fraud, conspiracy, unjust enrichment, breach of contract, negligence and conversion.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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One month later, District Attorney Bernie Cantorna dismissed the murder charge, saying a retrial would be both impossible and unjust.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Lest you be concerned, there's no unmerited nepotism here.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The very picture of God’s unmerited favor and love.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Drawing attention to the word would usually be unwarranted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Illinois officials say sending troops is unwarranted and have challenged their deployment in court.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Undeserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeserved. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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