imerecido

[i.me.re.ˈsi.du]

adjectivemasculinepl: imerecidos

undeserved

1. not deserved; not earned or justified by one's actions or character

He received an undeserved promotion.

Ele recebeu uma promoção imerecida.

2. unfair or unjust; given without merit

The criticism was undeserved and hurtful.

A crítica era imerecida e dolorosa.

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General Brazilian

imerecido

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

imerecido

standard usage; may also use 'inmerecido' in older texts

sofrer um golpe imerecido (to suffer an undeserved blow)

prêmio imerecido (undeserved prize)

fama imerecida (undeserved fame)

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