UNDESERVED Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

undeserved

adjective

Definition of undeserved

as in unfair

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Recent Examples of undeserved Gray hair has officially shed its old, undeserved reputation. — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026 And the Neuberger Berman Next Generation Connectivity Fund (NBXG), a recent addition to the CEF Insider portfolio, is a solid option that’s clinging to an undeserved double-digit discount. — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 Canada’s capital doesn’t get the same buzz as Toronto or Montreal, and frankly, that’s undeserved. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 Job was a just man with everything going for him, when suddenly his successful life collapsed into undeserved suffering. — Elizabeth Beall, Christian Science Monitor, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undeserved

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Adjective

This meant their path to electoral victory faced an uphill, unfair fight.

— Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Communities were sliced apart and stitched to places with little in common, all to protect politicians and give one party an unfair advantage.

— Larry Hogan, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of unfair

Adjective

Hurts’ blood clots continue to raise questions about whether the Super Bowl-winning quarterback was placed at undue risk by being allowed to play and who is responsible for making those decisions.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Human rights groups have long warned of the undue stress suspects in Japan are subject to during detention, ranging from aggressive questioning tactics to the lack of access to lawyers.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of undue

Adjective

The story takes some unjustified and downright bizarre turns.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Martin was arrested and fired from the department after an Internal Affairs investigation found that his level of force during the shooting was unjustified.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of unjustified

Adjective

The anchor’s legal complaint can be traced back to Weber’s 2018 lawsuit, in which Weber sued the anchor and her former partner James Bruce Taylor (the father of Burch’s son) for common count, fraud, conspiracy and unjust enrichment.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
And educators must stand in opposition to the recent round of confusing and unjust immigration policies.

— Hannah Harshe, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of unjust

Adjective

There’s barely a line of dialogue from any secondary character that doesn’t sound ripped from Twitter — not unmerited, just fatiguing.

— Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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

Definition of unmerited

Adjective

Kirk's attorneys cited Utah law guaranteeing crime victims the right to a speedy disposition of charges without unwarranted delay.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
While we are relieved that Heidi has received medical care and is safe, we are outraged by this unwarranted attack on a journalist doing her job and urge a thorough investigation and follow-through from authorities.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

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