deserving
[ dih-zur-ving ]
/ dɪˈzɜr vɪŋ /
adjective
qualified for or having a claim to reward, assistance, etc., because of one's actions, qualities, or situation: the deserving poor; a deserving applicant.
meriting; worthy: a criminal deserving of a lifetime sentence.
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British Dictionary definitions for undeserving
deserving
/ (dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ) /
adjective
(often postpositive and foll by of)
worthy, esp of praise or reward
noun
rare
a merit or demerit; desert