undeserved
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Last weekend's undeserved loss at Cagliari aside, Juve have been tighter at the back and more flamboyant going forward with Kenan Yildiz continuing to develop under Spalletti.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
It was the public support and undeserved prestige that rankled.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025
The regulator said the shareholder payouts were "undeserved" and did "not properly reflect the company's delivery performance for customers and the environment".
From BBC • May 28, 2025
In a Tuesday statement to The Times, Combs’ attorney Shawn Holley called Jones a liar and accused him of “shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024
"Your visits are too few. To what do I owe this undeserved pleasure?"
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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