Deserving and Insufficient

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Deserving adjective - Having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward.

Usage example: gifts donated to deserving children every Christmas

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Insufficient is an antonym for deserving.

Nearby Words: deserved, deservedly

Insufficient adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.

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Deserving is an antonym for insufficient.

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