undeserved

[US]/ʌndɪ'zɜːvd/
[UK]/ˌʌndɪˈzɚvd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. not appropriate; not merited

Example Sentences

an undeserved term of imprisonment.

Real-world Examples

It was a painfully low point in Parks's life, an undeserved end.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

I am indeed a fortunate man and today's hours are but a bonus, undeserved.

Source: The Scrolls of the Lamb (Original Version)

At which point, Lady Luck dropped an utterly undeserved gold nugget right into MacGregor's lap.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

On the other hand, it may be important to dispel anger directed towards you when it's undeserved.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

And yet, Mr Bhattacharya argues, the reputation that von Neumann acquired as the coldest of cold warriors was undeserved.

Source: The Economist - Arts

Johnnie's voice was loud with its burden of undeserved blame. Why, good God, I haven't done anything to him!

Source: VOA Special August 2019 Collection

She said “most people today look upon themselves as victims of undeserved misfortunes which they have done nothing to provoke.”

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2015

He hinted at undeserved misfortune, and there is no doubt that he looked upon himself as the victim of injustice.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

Here Job speaks for anyone who's gone through undeserved suffering.

Source: Catholicism

Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.

Source: 20 Proverbs Soundtrack Bible Theater Version - NIV

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