unmerited

/ʌnˈmɛrɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Not deserved; earned without good reason or effort.
    • The athlete felt the criticism was unmerited after his strong performance.
    • He received unmerited praise for a project he barely worked on.
    • She enjoyed unmerited advantages because of her family connections.
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