Undeserving

The adjective 'Undeserving' describes a person or thing that is not worthy of, or does not merit, something, such as praise, reward, privilege, or sympathy. This often implies a lack of effort, merit, or moral standing to warrant the bestowed favor or benefit. The judgment of undeservedness is subjective and based on perceived fairness, equity, and societal standards.

Undeserving meaning with examples

• The promotion went to a colleague who was perceived as more hardworking, leaving him feeling deeply Undeserving of the recognition. He believed his superior's favoritism played a role, thus he saw no worthiness in their selection process.
• Critics argued the politician was Undeserving of the public's trust, citing past instances of corruption and broken campaign promises. His record of dishonesty led many to feel his position was unjustly attained, and without merit.
• The charity faced controversy when it awarded a grant to an organization accused of misusing funds, raising questions about who was Undeserving of the support and proper oversight of their use.
• She felt Undeserving of the praise for the project's success, as her team had put in the majority of the effort. A feeling of guilt and acknowledgment of lack of personal involvement weighed on her, making her value of contribution low.
• Despite the overwhelming evidence against him, the defendant maintained he was Undeserving of punishment, pleading innocence. The defense lawyer hoped this would garner sympathy and mitigate potential charges through public sentiment.