행동이나 자질 때문에 마땅히 받아야 하거나 얻게 된; 정당하고 합당한.
Rightfully earned or merited because of actions or qualities shown; appropriate and just.
예문:
"After years of dedication, the promotion was a truly deserved recognition of her hard work."
"The team celebrated their championship, feeling it was a deserved reward for their relentless training schedule."
"His harsh criticism, though painful, was perhaps a deserved consequence of his careless mistake."