deserved[adjective]Synonyms: well-earned, due, earned, fitting, justified, merited, proper, rightful, warranted
Antonyms: undeserved
[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
de‧served /dɪˈzɜːvd $ -ˈzɜːrvd/
adjective earned because of good or bad behaviour, skill, work etc:
He has a well-deserved reputation as a reliable worker.a deserved win/victory/success etc Larsson’s goal gave Celtic a deserved victory. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲