Synonyms for

Deserved

Verb / dɪˈzɜ:vd / Another word for deserved — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deserved means to have earned something or to be worthy of something.

Synonyms & similar words

merited merit deserve unmerited earned merited justified warranted entitled qualified eligible fit appropriate rightful due owing desirable worthy commendable praiseworthy honorable respectable admirable estimable

Synonyms by register

Formal

merited justified warranted earned

Informal

due rightful proper

Literary

meet fitting

Antonyms

undeserved unearned unwarranted unjust unmerited uncalled-for

Common collocations

  • deservedly so
  • well deserved
  • deserved praise
  • deserved punishment
  • deserved rest
  • deserved outcome
  • deserved recognition

Word family

noun desert
verb deserve
adverb deservedly

Usage note

Often used to describe rewards or punishments that are considered fair or appropriate given someone's actions. Can sometimes imply a sense of entitlement.

Example sentences

  1. She deserved a promotion for all her hard work.
  2. He deserved to win the game because he played well.
  3. The students deserved a break after studying hard for their exams.
  4. The chef deserved a Michelin star for his amazing cooking.
  5. The actor deserved an Oscar for his performance in the movie.

Quotes

  • I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should appear like a fool but be wise. - Charles de Montesquieu
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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