Rightful and Undeserved
Opposite meaning words
Rightful
Rightful adjective - Being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong.
Usage example: in light of her admission of having lied, the only rightful course of action for the governor would be to resign
Undeserved is an antonym for rightful.
Undeserved
Undeserved adjective - Not deserved or earned.
Rightful is an antonym for undeserved.
Nearby Words: undeserving, undeservedly
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