Deserving
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈzɝvɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Deserving is an adjective meaning Worthy of reward or praise; meritorious.
Meaning
Worthy of reward or praise; meritorious.
More Meanings
- Meriting, worthy (reward, punishment etc.)
- desert, merit
- present participle and gerund of deserve
Example Sentences
the deserving poor
I here understand that value which every man puts upon his own deservings from the publick
In the midst of a world war many centenaries pass unnoticed, but one which fell on August 2, namely, the opening of Fenchurch Street station, is deserving of record.
Word Forms
- deservings
Synonyms for deserving
Depending on context, synonyms include meriting, worth.
Antonyms for deserving
Common opposites include undeserving.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include worthy, worth, meriting, meritorious, merit, commendable.
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