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deserving
This term carries a strong moral weight, suggesting a direct causal link between a person's character or behavior and the outcome they receive. While it often appears in positive contexts regarding rewards or scholarships, it is equally applicable to negative outcomes, such as a criminal receiving a deserving punishment. It implies a sense of justice or cosmic fairness.
In the context of social welfare and charity, the word often evokes a historical distinction between the deserving and undeserving poor. In this specific usage, it suggests that the recipient is not only in need but has also demonstrated a level of virtue or effort that justifies external assistance.
Meanings
Worthy of a particular reward, punishment, or treatment because of one's actions or qualities.
He is a deserving candidate for the scholarship.
Examples
She is truly deserving of the promotion after all her hard work.
He felt that the harsh punishment was deserving given the severity of the crime.
I wonder if I am actually deserving of such kindness.
The charity focuses on providing aid to the most deserving cases.
They believe that only the deserving poor should receive government assistance.
They believe that only the deserving poor should receive government assistance.
The knight is deserving of the crown for his bravery in battle.
Is he really deserving of a second chance after what he did?