Added 9 October 2026
deserving
/dɪˈzɝvɪŋ/ adjective
In Latin: dignus Wiktionary
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Worthy of reward or praise; meritorious.
the deserving poor
- Meriting, worthy (reward, punishment etc.)
noun
verb
- present participle and gerund of deserve