Undeserved (adjective)

Not having received what is deserved or due, especially praise or reward.

Origin:

Late middle english: from un- (expressing negation) + deserved, past participle of deserv- "deserve".

Examples:

1. She felt that the criticism was undeserved.
2. The promotion was undeserved as he had not done enough to earn it.
3. The award was given to an undeserving recipient.
4. He thought the punishment was undeserved and refused to accept it.
5. The attention he was getting was completely undeserved.