Deserving

/dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

worthy of being treated in a particular way; meriting reward or punishment.

She is a deserving candidate for the scholarship due to her consistent hard work.

having qualities or characteristics worthy of respect or consideration.

The charity supports deserving families in need of assistance.

entitled to something, typically as a result of one’s actions.

He is deserving of recognition for his volunteer efforts in the community.

Middle English deserven, from Old French deservir, from Latin deservire.

everybody deserves a chance

Indicates that every person has the right to an opportunity.

deserving of love

Worthy of receiving love and affection.

deserving praise

Worthy of acknowledgment or admiration.

merit

The quality of being particularly good or worthy.

worthy

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that deserve respect.

entitlement

The fact of having a right to something.

Deserve it.

If you work hard, you’ll deserve it in the end.

They’ve earned it.

After all that effort, they’ve definitely earned it.