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   Un·wor·thy

   /ˌənˈwərT͟Hē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not deserving effort, attention, or respect: "he was unworthy of trust and unfit to hold office" Similar undeservingnot worthynot good enough forineligible forunqualified forunfit forOpposite worthydeserving
   • ▪ (of a person's action or behavior) not acceptable, especially from someone with a good reputation or social position: "the expression of anger was frowned upon as being unworthy" Similar unbecomingunsuitableinappropriateunbefittingunfittingunseemlyimproperincongruousinconsistentincompatibleout of keepingout of characterout of placedegradingdiscreditableshamefuldishonorabledespicableignoblecontemptiblereprehensibleinexcusableunforgivableOpposite worthybecoming
   • ▪ having little value or merit: "many pieces are unworthy and ungrammatical"

   Derivatives

   • 1. unworthily adverb
   • 2. unworthiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 17

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › unworthyUnworthy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of UNWORTHY is lacking in excellence or value : poor, worthless. How to use unworthy in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNWORTHY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   not deserving respect, admiration, or support: I put all unworthy thoughts out of my mind. unworthy of consideration, attention, etc. not deserving to be considered, given attention, etc.: The theory was unworthy of serious attention. See more.

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   Unworthy definition: not worthy; lacking worth or excellence.. See examples of UNWORTHY used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUNWORTHY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   UNWORTHY meaning: 1. not deserving respect, admiration, or support: 2. not deserving to be considered, given…. Learn more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › unworthyUnworthy - definition of unworthy by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Insufficient in worth; undeserving: a bad plan unworthy of our consideration. b. Lacking value or merit; worthless. 2. Not suiting or befitting: "The acquaintances she had already formed were unworthy of her" (Jane Austen). 3. Vile; despicable. un·wor′thi·ly adv. un·wor′thi·ness n.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNWORTHY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If a person or thing is unworthy of something good, they do not deserve it. You may feel unworthy of the attention and help people offer you. If you say that an action is unworthy of someone, you mean that it is not a nice thing to do and someone with their reputation or position should not do it.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › unworthyUnworthy Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Insufficient in worth; undeserving. A bad plan unworthy of our consideration. American Heritage. Lacking merit or value; worthless. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Not deserving. Webster's New World. Not suiting or befitting.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishunworthy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   unworthy (of something) not having the necessary qualities to deserve something, especially respect. He considered himself unworthy of the honour they had bestowed on him. opposite worthy

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › unworthinessUNWORTHY Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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    Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023 How to use unworthy in a sentence Feelings of shame and unworthiness are universal precursors to one of two things: an act of destruction and an act of heroism.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › unworthyUNWORTHY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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    Synonyms for UNWORTHY: worthless, dishonorable, disgusting, scandalous, meritless, sordid, inferior, odious; Antonyms of UNWORTHY: worthy, outstanding, respectable, decent, admirable, meritorious, excellent, notable