deservingness (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋnəs/
Definition
The quality or state of being worthy of reward, punishment, or special treatment.
Examples
The judge considered the deservingness of the defendant for a lighter sentence.
Her long years of service established her deservingness for the prestigious award.
The public often debates the deservingness of celebrities for their immense wealth.
How to Use deservingness
- deservingness of (prepositional phrase)
- The quality of being worthy of something specific. — "The committee debated the deservingness of the proposal for funding."
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