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MERITED Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word merited. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For MERITED

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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

Alternatives for UNDESERVED

Alternatives for UNDUE

Alternatives for UNEARNED

Alternatives for UNFAIR

Alternatives for UNJUST

Alternatives for UNJUSTIFIED

Alternatives for UNMERITED

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