noun
- plural of deservednesses; the quality or state of being deserved or merited; the fact of having earned or warranted something through one's actions or qualities
Usage: rare; abstract noun; typically used in formal or philosophical contexts
Examples
- The deservednesses of the award winners were evident in their years of dedicated service.
- Philosophers debate the deservednesses of punishment in relation to moral culpability.
- She questioned the deservednesses of the praise she received for work that was collaborative.
- The judge considered the deservednesses of each sentence based on the severity of the crimes.
- His promotion reflected the deservednesses he had earned through consistent excellence.