unmeritorious

[US]/[ʌnˈmɛrɪtərəs]/
[UK]/[ʌnˈmɛrɪtərəs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Not deserving; not worthy.; Lacking merit or excellence.; Unworthy of praise or recognition.

Phrases & Collocations

unmeritorious claim

being unmeritorious

deemed unmeritorious

utterly unmeritorious

unmeritorious effort

find unmeritorious

highly unmeritorious

was unmeritorious

consider unmeritorious

prove unmeritorious

Example Sentences

he felt unmeritorious of the award after learning of his colleagues' contributions.

the politician's unmeritorious claims about the project were widely criticized.

despite his efforts, he believed his achievements were ultimately unmeritorious.

she questioned whether his promotion was based on merit or unmeritorious favoritism.

the unmeritorious praise felt insincere and motivated by personal gain.

he resigned, feeling his position was given to him through unmeritorious means.

the committee rejected the proposal due to its unmeritorious and unsubstantiated claims.

she refused to accept the honor, considering herself unmeritorious compared to others.

the unmeritorious boasting of the team's success irritated the coach.

he acknowledged that his initial success was largely unmeritorious luck.

the unmeritorious argument lacked any factual basis and was easily dismissed.

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