deservingness

Definitions

The quality or state of being worthy of reward, punishment, or some other outcome.

The degree to which an individual is considered entitled to receive something based on merit or need.

Examples

The committee debated the deservingness of each candidate before awarding the scholarship.

Her sense of deservingness grew as she reflected on the years of hard work she had invested in the project.

The judge carefully considered the deservingness of the victim's plea for leniency during the sentencing phase.

Synonyms

merit worthiness justification entitlement rightfulness validity virtue

Antonyms

unworthiness undeservedness inadequacy injustice unjustifiability demerit fault