Synonyms for
Deserving
Definition
Worthy of being given something, typically praise, attention, or reward.
Synonyms & similar words
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Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- well-deserving
- truly deserving
- deserving of praise
- deserving of recognition
- deserving of an award
- deserving of respect
- deserving candidate
Word family
Usage note
Often used with 'of' followed by a noun or gerund. 'Deserving' implies a moral or ethical rightness to receive something.
Example sentences
- The hardworking student is deserving of an A.
- The kind person is deserving of respect.
- The brave firefighter is deserving of recognition.
- The loyal dog is deserving of love.
- The talented musician is deserving of applause.
Quotes
One of the greatest gifts you can give someone is thanking them for being part of your life. They need to feel deserving of your gratitude. - Oprah Winfrey
Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream. - Marlon Wayans
Virtue is its own reward, and brings with it the truest and highest pleasure; but if we cultivate it only for pleasure's sake, we are selfish, not religious, and will never gain the pleasure, because we can never have the virtue. - John Henry Newman