He has a well-deserved reputation as a reliable worker.deservedde‧served /dɪˈzɜːvd $ -ˈzɜːrvd/ adjective 
He has a well-deserved reputation as a reliable worker.a deserved win/victory/success etc Larsson’s goal gave Celtic a deserved victory.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- A remarkable and well deserved achievement.
- Goodman and Rush responded with the goals that gave Sunderland a deserved success.
- She will need to go if she is to take what would seem to be a deserved place in the record books.
- Simon Brain's shot was block, but Derek Hall bundled the ball over the line for a deserved point.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY He has a well-deserved reputation as a reliable worker. Larsson’s goal gave Celtic a deserved victory.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
earned because of good or bad behaviour, skill, work etc: He has a well-deserved reputation as a reliable worker. Larsson’s goal gave Celtic a deserved victory.· Ronaldo’s performances earned him a deserved reputation as a terrific footballer.
(=a rest after working hard)· Our players are taking a well-earned rest before the start of the new season.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· A remarkable and well deserved achievement.· Many congratulations on a well deserved win.· Having come from backing singer to lead, Sam is now enjoying well deserved success with the title song Stop.· Although earning a well deserved rest, both of these men will continue their interest and support of the pipe band movement.· We congratulate Mr. Hay on this well deserved honour.· In addition, I should like to thank my right hon. and learned Friend for his well deserved tributes to the emergency services.
He has a well-deserved reputation as a reliable worker.a deserved win/victory/success etc Larsson’s goal gave Celtic a deserved victory.