Definition

The quality of being worthy of something, especially in terms of receiving a reward or recognition for one's actions or character.

Example

Her hard work and dedication led to her deservedness of the award.

Conversation

I was thinking about how people's deservedness can be so different based on their situations.

Yeah, it's interesting how some get recognition while others don’t, even if they work just as hard.

Exactly! It makes me wonder if we really value deservedness the same way across the board.

I guess it all depends on perspective and what we prioritize as a society.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deservedness is formed from "deserve" (from Old French *deservir*, meaning to earn or merit) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the state of having earned or merited something.

Memory Tip

Think of the idea of earning something ('deserve') and the quality of that state ('-ness') to remember that 'deservedness' means the quality of having earned something.

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