deserved | Definition of deserved

Synonyms and Antonyms of deserved

being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong

a well deserved promotion for a hard worker

Synonyms of deserved

competent, condign, due, fair, just, justified, merited, right, rightful, warranted

Words Related to deserved

applicable, appropriate, apt, fit, fitting, meet, proper, requisite, suitable

lawful, legal, legitimate

accurate, correct, true

rhadamanthine, strict, stringent, uncompromising

equitable, impartial, square

Near Antonyms of deserved

incoherent, incorrect, irrelative, irrelevant

improper, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, indefensible, unjustifiable, unreasonable, unsuitable

biased, inequitable, partial, unequal

arbitrary, despotic

illegitimate, unlawful

Antonyms of deserved

undeserved, undue, unfair, unjust, unjustified, unmerited, unwarranted