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undeservedly

American  
[uhn-di-zer-vid-lee] / ˌʌn dɪˈzər vɪd li /

adverb

  1. in a way that is unjust or not deserved or merited.


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Two China hands are under a cloud, perhaps permanently and perhaps undeservedly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Sharks have undeservedly earned a bad reputation, striking fear in the hearts of many, who often describe oceans as "infested" with the creatures.

From Salon • Jul. 21, 2024

The seven-term lawmaker cast himself as an outsider to segments of society that felt undeservedly sidelined.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2023

Correa's endlessly positive attitude, even when he is undeservedly forced to sit on the bench, can be partly explained by the fact that he nearly had to quit the game a young age.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2022

Be the reason what it may, the common Juniper is one of the most desirable of evergreens, and is most undeservedly neglected.

From Wood and Garden Notes and thoughts, practical and critical, of a working amateur by Jekyll, Gertrude

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