deservedness

/dɪˈzɜrvdnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being rightfully earned or merited.
    • The committee evaluated each applicant's deservedness for the grant.
    • Her scholarship was based on the deservedness of her academic achievements.
    • The judge questioned the deservedness of the prisoner's early release.
What does "deservedness" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean