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unworthy

/ˈʌnˌwʌrði/
/ənˈwʌði/
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Definitions of unworthy
  1. adjective
    lacking in value or merit
    “dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy
    unworthy of forgiveness”
    synonyms:
    contemptible, misbegotten
    deserving of contempt or scorn
    dishonorable, dishonourable
    lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
    unrighteous
    not righteous
    worthless
    lacking in usefulness or value
    undeserving
    not deserving
    unmerited
    not merited
    unmeritorious
    without merit
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    antonyms:
    worthy
    having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
    estimable
    deserving of respect or high regard
    good
    morally admirable
    honorable, honourable
    worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
    righteous
    characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
    valuable
    having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
    applaudable, commendable, laudable, praiseworthy
    worthy of high praise
    creditable
    worthy of often limited commendation
    cum laude
    with honor; with academic distinction
    deserving, worth
    worthy of being treated in a particular way
    exemplary, model
    worthy of imitation
    magna cum laude
    with high honor; with high academic distinction
    meritable, meritorious
    deserving reward or praise
    notable, noteworthy
    worthy of notice
    quotable
    suitable for or worthy of quotation
    sacred
    worthy of respect or dedication
    summa cum laude
    with highest honor; with the highest academic distinction
    precious, valued
    held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature
    valuable, worthful
    having worth or merit or value
    worthwhile
    sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest
  2. adjective
    not deserving
    synonyms: undeserving
  3. adjective
    morally reprehensible
    evil
    morally bad or wrong
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