well-deserved
Properly merited reward
Well-deserved describes something earned through merit or effort—praise, recognition, punishment, or outcome that fits what someone did to warrant it.
A well-deserved promotion rewards good work.
A well-deserved rest follows hard labor.
The term implies justice: the person got what was coming to them, whether good or bad.
Properly justified or sanctioned
- fittingSuitable or proper
- appropriateSuited to circumstance
- fairImpartial and unbiased
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
valid · reasonable · justifiable · defensible · due · rightful · proper · equitable
Acquired through great effort
- effortApplied energy toward goals
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- sweatMoisture from skin pores
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
dedication · perseverance · struggle · commitment · endeavor · diligence · achievement · accomplishment
Perceiving something as known
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- praiseExpression of approval
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- commendationFormal expression of approval
tribute · kudos · congratulations · acclaim · applause · distinction · laurels · plaudit
warranted
Properly justified or sanctioned
- fittingSuitable or proper
- appropriateSuited to circumstance
- fairImpartial and unbiased
legitimate · valid · reasonable · justifiable · defensible · due · rightful · proper · equitable · vindicated
hard-earned
Acquired through great effort
labor · dedication · perseverance · struggle · commitment · endeavor · diligence · achievement · accomplishment · attainment
recognition
Perceiving something as known
commendation · tribute · kudos · congratulations · acclaim · applause · distinction · laurels · plaudit · ovation
well-deservedundeserved
Not rightfully owed
unearned · unmerited · unwarranted · unjustified · gratuitous
well-deservedunjust
Not fair or right
unfair · unjustified · wrongful · illegitimate · inappropriate
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