unmerited

adjective

«unmerited» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Unmerited means not deserved, whether good or bad (formal). tree →

In the lessons

In ethics and church talk, Christians speak of God's grace as unmerited favour — a gift not earned. In stories, unmerited punishment is unfair. Phrases: unmerited praise, unmerited favour.

Examples

The praise was unmerited, because he had copied his work. tree →
The punishment was unmerited. tree →
Christians believe grace is God's unmerited favour. tree →
She felt her prize was unmerited. tree →
His unmerited good luck surprised everyone. tree →

Note

Formal. Prefix un- + merited (deserved). Similar: undeserved. Opposite: deserved, earned.

On Mova

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