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单词 deserved
释义

deserved

adjective

de·​served di-ˈzərvd How to pronounce deserved (audio)
: of, relating to, or being that which one deserves
a deserved reputation
deservedly
di-ˈzər-vəd-lē How to pronounce deserved (audio)
-ˈzərvd-lē
adverb
deservedness
di-ˈzər-vəd-nəs How to pronounce deserved (audio)
-ˈzərvd-nəs
noun

Synonyms

  • competent
  • condign
  • due
  • fair
  • just
  • justified
  • merited
  • right
  • rightful
  • warranted
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Example Sentences

a well deserved promotion for a hard worker
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined above

deserved 1 of 2

adjective

as in justified
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong a well deserved promotion for a hard worker

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • justified
  • merited
  • warranted
  • just
  • due
  • proper
  • rightful
  • suitable
  • legitimate
  • appropriate
  • competent
  • legal
  • fair
  • right
  • condign
  • strict
  • equitable
  • fitting
  • meet
  • correct
  • apt
  • requisite
  • true
  • applicable
  • fit
  • accurate
  • lawful
  • impartial
  • stringent
  • square
  • uncompromising
  • rhadamanthine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unfair
  • undeserved
  • unjust
  • unjustified
  • unwarranted
  • irrelevant
  • undue
  • improper
  • inappropriate
  • incorrect
  • unreasonable
  • unmerited
  • unsuitable
  • unjustifiable
  • inapplicable
  • incoherent
  • partial
  • unequal
  • biased
  • indefensible
  • inequitable
  • arbitrary
  • irrelative
  • unlawful
  • inapt
  • despotic
  • illegitimate
  • inapposite
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deserved

2 of 2

verb

past tense of deserve
as in earned
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment) the team really deserved that victory after the way they played

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • earned
  • merited
  • entitled
  • rated
  • qualified
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