Definition of deserving

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  • deserving is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • deserving is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
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Definition of deserving

  • (often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the deserving poor
    2. a deserving cause

    Synonyms

    1. worth

See definition of deserving in Merriam Webster