deserved
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- deservedness noun
- half-deserved adjective
- half-deservedness noun
- undeserved adjective
- well-deserved adjective
Etymology
Origin of deserved
Example Sentences
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Stokes deserved a hundred only for Mitchell Starc to hit the stumps through the gate.
From BBC
The Andersen name has remained complicated for accountants, some of whom consider it a punchline while others remember its long use by an influential institution that deserved respect.
Tongue deserved more on his recall to the England side, especially as the victim of Brook's drop.
From BBC
In exchange the plaintiffs accept an agreed-upon cap to their award — even if the jury thought they deserved more.
From Los Angeles Times
The Pheasant, in Newport, Shropshire, posted on social media offering "warmth without worry" and saying people deserved to be warm and dry in a "community hub".
From BBC
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