Deserving (Adjective)
Meaning
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way; "an idea worth considering"; "the deserving poor"; "a deserving cause".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fire station received a generous donation from the community for being a truly deserving cause.
- Her innovative business idea was considered a deserving project by several potential investors.
- After a lifetime of volunteering, she was finally awarded for her services to the deserving community.
- Many believe that education is a fundamental right that every child, regardless of their background, is deserving of.
- The new employee quickly gained recognition as a deserving candidate for the company's leadership training program.