deserved
adj. US //dɪˈzɝvd// UK //dɪzˈɜːvd// de·served
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1 fair or earned (adj.) B1 Intermediateused to describe something you have earned because of your hard work or behavior.
merited or justly earned through one's actions, qualities, or efforts.
ExampleAfter months of studying, she finally got a well-deserved break.
ExampleThe team's victory was well-deserved, reflecting their disciplined training regimen and superior tactical execution throughout the tournament.