undeserving
Definitions
Not worthy of something, such as a reward, praise, or status.
Lacking the qualities or merit required to justify a particular outcome or treatment.
Examples
He felt that he was entirely undeserving of the prestigious award he had just received.
It is unfair to punish an undeserving person for the mistakes made by others.
Synonyms
unworthy unmerited unjustified inappropriate unqualified unfit