Deserved

/dɪˈzɜːrvd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Meriting or worthy of something; having earned or being entitled to something, often as a result of one's actions or behavior.

She received the award because her hard work truly deserved recognition.

To have a claim to something based on one's actions or qualities.

After all his efforts to help others, he deserved the appreciation he finally received.

Having earned or brought upon oneself; used in the context of consequences.

They got the punishment they deserved for their reckless behavior.

Worthy of a specific treatment or outcome.

The team played exceptionally well, and their victory was well deserved.

From Middle English deserveden, from Old French deservir, from Latin deservire.

what you deserve

That which you have earned through your actions.

deserved recognition

Acknowledgment that is considered appropriate based on someone's accomplishments.

merit

The quality of being particularly good or worthy.

worthy

Deserving respect or attention.

Totally earned it

He totally earned it when he won that game.

Called for

That reaction was called for; she deserved it.