unworthy
not worthy; lacking worth or excellence.
beneath the dignity (usually followed by of): behavior unworthy of a king.
of a kind not worthy (often followed by of).
not of adequate merit or character.
not commendable or creditable.
not deserving.
an unworthy person.
Origin of unworthy
1Other words for unworthy
Opposites for unworthy
Other words from unworthy
- un·wor·thi·ly, adverb
- un·wor·thi·ness, noun
- self-un·wor·thi·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for unworthy
/ (ʌnˈwɜːðɪ) /
(often foll by of) not deserving or worthy
(often foll by of) beneath the level considered befitting (to): that remark is unworthy of you
lacking merit or value
(of treatment) not warranted or deserved
Derived forms of unworthy
- unworthily, adverb
- unworthiness, noun
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