condignity

/kɒnˈdaɪnɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality of being justly deserved or merited; a deserving state

“The whistleblower’s bravery and integrity earned him a sense of condignity in the eyes of the public.”

Synonyms

  • desert
  • merit

Antonyms

  • undeserving
  • unmerited