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What is another word for Deserving? – 210 Deserving Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    worthy meritorious deserving commendable laudable praiseworthy admirable creditable honorable justifiable righteous virtuous moral ethical reputable respectable estimable exemplary model exemplary meritable merited earned justified fitting suitable proper befitting justified rightful due earned suitable proper justified merited commendatory laudatory approbatory meritorious deserving worthy estimable creditable honorable meritable

    Meaning of Deserving

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "deserving" refers to a person or thing that is worthy or entitled to something, especially a reward or praise, due to their qualities, actions, or achievements.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "deserving" as having a right or claim to something, especially because of one's qualities or actions.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "deserving" as being worthy of something, especially praise, reward, or help, because of one's character, actions, or achievements.

    Example Uses

    • The team's hard work and dedication made them deserving of the championship title.
    • She was a deserving winner of the award, considering her outstanding contributions to the field.
    • The charity provides aid to those who are truly deserving, helping them to get back on their feet.
    • He felt that he was deserving of a raise, given his exceptional performance and dedication to the company.
    • The community came together to support the family, who were deserving of their help and kindness.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    undeserving unworthy unmerited unjustified unearned unfit improper unbecoming unsuitable unrightful unjust unfair unreasonable unqualified disqualified ineligible unfitting improper unwarranted unmeritorious undeserved unpraiseworthy blameworthy culpable guilty reprehensible shameful disreputable disgraceful

    Related Nouns

    merit worth value virtue morality ethics reputation respect esteem credit honor praise reward recognition justice fairness righteousness integrity dignity character principle standard quality excellence distinction achievement accomplishment success triumph victory award prize trophy medal certificate diploma

    Related Verbs

    deserve earn merit warrant justify entitle qualify rate worth value praise commend laud honor reward recognize appreciate acknowledge esteem respect admire revere venerate exalt glorify dignify distinguish excel achieve accomplish succeed triumph win gain attain acquire

    Related Adjectives

    worthy meritorious commendable laudable praiseworthy admirable creditable honorable justifiable righteous virtuous moral ethical reputable respectable estimable exemplary model meritable merited earned justified fitting suitable proper befitting rightful due deserved justified meritorious worthy estimable creditable honorable meritable good excellent outstanding superior exceptional distinguished distinguished notable notable prominent celebrated renowned famous illustrious glorious noble dignified majestic grand sublime magnificent resplendent splendid brilliant radiant shining luminous