Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deserve-better
phrase
/dɪˈzɜrv ˈbɛtər/

Definition
To have a right to receive treatment or conditions that are improved or more favorable.

Examples
- After years of hard work, she truly deserves better from her employer.
- He always told her she deserved better than the way she was being treated.
- The students deserve better educational resources to succeed.

Meaning
The phrase ‘deserve better’ implies that a person or group is worthy of better circumstances, treatment, or opportunities than what they currently have.

Synonyms
- merit more
- be worthy of more
- require better