Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
undeservingly
adverb
/ˌʌndɪˈzɜːrvɪŋli/
Definition
In a manner that does not deserve or warrant something.
Examples
- She won the award undeservingly, as many believed others were more qualified.
- The team celebrated their victory, but deep down, they knew they had won undeservingly.
- He felt that he was treated undeservingly by his peers, despite his hard work.
Meaning
The term refers to receiving something that one has not earned or justified, often implying a sense of unfairness or unwarranted advantage.
Synonyms
- unjustly
- unfairly
- immorally
- illegitimately
