undeserved
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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This allowed the Wolverines to run an unwarranted play that led to a touchdown and an undeserved victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
The suspension, they argued, wasn’t merely undeserved, it threatened to undermine the U.S. team’s chances when the Americans took on Belgium on Monday in Seattle for a place in the quarterfinals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
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
Ofwat called these "undeserved" given the company's performance.
From BBC ● May 28, 2025
Hence the undeserved charisma of a man like Ted.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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