undeserving

Meanings

• adjective

  Not deserving or meriting something, especially praise or reward.

  - "Despite her hard work, she was considered undeserving of the promotion."
  - "He felt undeserving of the recognition he received."

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Antonyms

deserving

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with undeserving
deserving , serving , earning

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Variants

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undeserving , undeservingly , undeserving poor

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Etymology

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The word 'undeserving' comes from the Old English 'un-deserven' which means 'not deserving'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'undeserving poor' was used in Victorian England to refer to those who were seen as not deserving of charity or assistance.

2. In the Bible, the parable of the laborers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) illustrates the concept of the undeserving, as those who worked for only one hour were paid the same wage as those who worked all day.

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Related Concepts

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1. unmerited: Related to the concept of being undeserving, unmerited refers to something that is not earned or deserved.

2. undeserving case: An undeserving case refers to a person or situation that does not deserve sympathy, help, or attention, despite appearing to be in need.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of the 'undeserving' is often explored in the context of morality and justice. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'King Lear', the title character is betrayed by his ungrateful daughters, who are undeserving of his love and trust.

How to Memorize "undeserving"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who has worked hard but has not been rewarded for their efforts. Imagine their disappointment and frustration.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'undeserving' with the concept of 'unfairness'. Remember that someone who is undeserving has not been given what they deserve.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unfairly Not Deserving' to remember the meaning of the word.

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