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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But my work isn’t done until I pick the nominee I wish would win in each of these categories — and then shout out to the skipped films that deserved to be in the conversation.
From Los Angeles Times
He spent a lifetime preparing himself for this moment, and during the journey he momentarily showed what he was capable of but without being able to get the kind of success he so clearly deserved.
From BBC
Conan, who missed the England game because of illness, was outstanding and got his deserved try in the second half after his earlier one was chalked off.
From BBC
But after looking erratic in his driving for most of the session, Antonelli composed himself for his final run and put the car where it deserved to be on the front row.
From BBC
In a post on TikTok, Ella called fraternity members who made that bet idiots and said they deserved to lose money.
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