Associations to the word «Deserving»
Noun
- Punishment
- Praise
- Reward
- Sinner
- Admiration
- Recognition
- Worthy
- Respect
- Pity
- Notice
- Merit
- Contempt
- Virtue
- Gratitude
- Veteran
- Sin
- Attention
- Sympathy
- Happiness
- Authorization
- Mention
- Majesty
- Distinction
- Conduct
- Person
- Gift
- Honor
- Protection
- Censure
- Devotion
- Charity
- Giving
- Aid
- Bene
- Prejudice
- Achievement
- Scholarship
- Award
- Commendation
- Approbation
- Ul
- Awarding
- Talent
- Blame
- Encouragement
- Offence
- Consideration
- Esteem
- Condemnation
- Reproach
- Welfare
- Vassal
- Vietnam
- Rebuke
- Veneration
- Providence
- Applicant
- Render
- Rishi
- Imitation
- Reverence
Adjective
Wiktionary
DESERVING, adjective. Worthy of reward or praise; meritorious
DESERVING, adjective. Meriting, worthy (reward, punishment etc.)
DESERVING, noun. Desert, merit
DESERVING, verb. Present participle of deserve
Dictionary definition
DESERVING, adjective. Worthy of being treated in a particular way; "an idea worth considering"; "the deserving poor" (often used ironically).
Wise words
A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is
the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color
and content according to the circumstances and time in which
it is used.