undeserved
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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
"River have traditionally favoured a more aesthetic brand of football, with their more demanding fans barely even celebrating hard-fought or undeserved wins," explains Bauza.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2025
Today the Catholic Church teaches that grace is “a free and undeserved gift from God.”
From Salon ● Dec. 1, 2024
Edmund’s insult rang in my ears, still red with undeserved shame.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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