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MERITED Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word merited. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For MERITED

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
inappropriate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not suitable for a particular occasion etc

adjective satellite

• not in keeping with what is correct or proper

undeserved
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not deserved or earned

undue
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not yet payable

• not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances

adjective satellite

• lacking justification or authorization

• beyond normal limits

unearned
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not gained by merit or labor or service

unfair
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

unjust
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

• violating principles of justice

• not equitable or fair

unjustified
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking justification or authorization

unmerited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not merited or deserved

adjective satellite

• not merited

unreasonable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not reasonable; not showing good judgment

adjective satellite

• beyond normal limits

demerit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces

• the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection

Alternatives for INAPPROPRIATE

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Phrases (1)

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Alternatives for UNMERITED

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