deserving

• Qualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui mérite d'obtenir quelque chose, comme des éloges, une récompense ou une punition.

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.

   Digne de récompense ou de punition

   • 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.

   Synonymescommendablecreditableestimablelaudablemeritoriouspraiseworthyworthy

   Antonymesundeservingunworthy

2. Worthy of attention or helpB2formal

   Worthy of receiving help, attention, or support.

   digne d'attention ou d'aide

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

   Synonymesadmirablecommendableestimablelaudablemeritoriouspraiseworthyworthy

3. C1informal

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

   ironique (indigne)

   • 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).

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer que quelqu'un ou quelque chose mérite un certain traitement, une récompense ou une punition en fonction de ses actions ou de ses qualités.

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.

   Être digne de

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

   Synonymesearnjustifymeritratewarrant

2. Merit punishment or rewardB1formal

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

   Mériter (une punition ou une récompense)

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

   Synonymesearnjustifymeritwarrant