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- [dih-zur-ving]
- /dɪˈzɜr vɪŋ/
- /ˌʌn.dɪ.ˈzɜːv.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-zur-ving]
- /dɪˈzɜr vɪŋ/
Definitions of undeserving word
- adjective undeserving qualified for or having a claim to reward, assistance, etc., because of one's actions, qualities, or situation: the deserving poor; a deserving applicant. 1
- adjective undeserving meriting; worthy: a criminal deserving of a lifetime sentence. 1
- adjective undeserving not worthy 1
- adjective undeserving not having earned or merited any reward or disadvantage 0
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Origin of undeserving
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; deserve + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Undeserving
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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undeserving popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
undeserving usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for undeserving
adjective undeserving
- nothing — no thing; not anything; naught: to say nothing.
Antonyms for undeserving
adj undeserving
- deserving — If you describe a person, organization, or cause as deserving, you mean that you think they should be helped.
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