deserving

adjective
UK: /dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/
US: /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/

  1. Worthy of being given something; having qualities that warrant or merit a particular treatment.

    1. She is deserving of praise for her hard work.
    2. The student, deserving of recognition, received an award for academic excellence.

  2. Qualifying for or having a right to something because of actions, qualities, or situation.

    1. He's deserving a second chance after his mistake.
    2. After years of dedicated service, she's deserving of a long and relaxing retirement.

Synonyms

worthy entitled qualified fit

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deserving" in English means: Worthy of being given something; having qualities that warrant or merit a particular treatment., Qualifying for or having a right to something because of actions, qualities, or situation..

The phonetic transcription of "deserving" is /dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/ in British English and /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deserving": worthy, entitled, qualified, fit.

Example usage of "deserving": "She is deserving of praise for her hard work.". More examples on the page.