deserving

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das etwas verdient, zum Beispiel Lob, eine Belohnung oder eine Strafe. Auch im Sinne von 'verdienstvoll' oder 'achtenswert'.

Describes someone or something that is worthy of receiving something, such as praise, reward, or punishment.

1. Worthy of reward or punishmentB2formal

   Worthy of being treated in a particular way, typically of reward or punishment.

   verdienend

   • She is a deserving candidate for the scholarship.
   • The criminal got a punishment he was deserving of.
   • He is deserving of praise for his hard work.

   Synonymecommendablecreditableestimablelaudablemeritoriouspraiseworthyworthy

   Antonymeundeservingunworthy

2. Worthy of attention or helpB2formal

   Worthy of receiving help, attention, or support.

   Verdienstvoll

   • The charity supports many deserving families.
   • This cause is truly deserving of your donation.
   • They are a deserving group that needs our assistance.

   Synonymeadmirablecommendableestimablelaudablemeritoriouspraiseworthyworthy

3. C1informal

   Used ironically to suggest someone is not actually worthy of something.

   Verdient (ironisch)

   • Oh, you think you're so deserving of a break after five minutes of work?
   • He's a very deserving winner of the 'laziest employee' award.
   • She got the promotion she was so deserving of (according to her).

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand oder etwas aufgrund von Handlungen oder Eigenschaften eine bestimmte Behandlung, Belohnung oder Strafe verdient.

A verb used to indicate that someone or something is worthy of a particular treatment, reward, or punishment based on their actions or qualities.

1. B1formal

   To be worthy of something, especially as a result of one's actions or qualities.

   Verdienen

   • She deserves a promotion after all her hard work.
   • He deserves respect for his honesty.
   • They deserve to win the championship this year.

   Synonymeearnjustifymeritratewarrant

2. Merit punishment or rewardB1formal

   To be entitled to something, often a negative consequence, based on behavior.

   Verdienen von Strafe oder Belohnung

   • He deserves to be punished for breaking the rules.
   • She deserves a break after working so hard.
   • The criminal deserves a fair trial.

   Synonymeearnjustifymeritwarrant