Meritoriousness (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance); "there were many children whose deservingness he recognized and rewarded".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The foundation evaluated each application based on the merits and overall meritoriousness of the proposed projects to decide the recipients of the grants.
- She argued that people's ability to navigate the job market should not be the only factor considered in determining their deservingness or meritoriousness for government assistance.
- The award honored those whose meritoriousness in science, innovation, and social justice left lasting impacts on their communities.
- Throughout his life, the philanthropist rewarded those whose incredible acts of kindness testified to their meritoriousness in a world fraught with social injustices.
- Her display of unwavering courage and talent greatly stood out to the judges who finally recognized her meritoriousness and declared her the winner of the national competition.