undeserving

adjective
UK: /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/
US: /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/

  1. Not worthy of something; not deserving of good things.

    1. I felt undeserving of the prize after making so many mistakes.
    2. After failing the exam, he felt undeserving of any praise for his previous efforts.

  2. Not meriting a particular treatment, whether good or bad, although often used in the context of not deserving something positive.

    1. She considers herself undeserving of the success she has achieved.
    2. The corrupt official was undeserving of the public's trust after betraying their confidence.

Synonyms

unworthy ineligible unbefitting
undeserving verb

  1. Present participle of the verb to undeserve.

    1. He is undeserving such a harsh punishment for his minor offense.
    2. She's undeserving the praise when others contributed far more to the project's success.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "undeserving" in English means: Not worthy of something; not deserving of good things., Not meriting a particular treatment, whether good or bad, although often used in the context of not deserving something positive..

The phonetic transcription of "undeserving" is /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "undeserving": unworthy, ineligible, unbefitting.

Example usage of "undeserving": "I felt undeserving of the prize after making so many mistakes.". More examples on the page.