deserving

Definitions

Worthy of being treated in a particular way, typically as a reward or punishment.

Having qualities that merit a specific outcome or recognition.

Examples

She is truly deserving of the promotion after all her hard work this year.

The charity provides support to those most deserving of assistance in our community.

It is a deserving tribute to a man who dedicated his entire life to public service.

Synonyms

meritorious worthy justified qualified entitled commendable praiseworthy

Antonyms

undeserving unworthy unjustified ineligible unmerited unqualified baseless