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   unworthy

   /ʌnˈwəːði/

   adjective

   • 1. not deserving respect or attention: "he was unworthy of trust and unfit to hold office" Similar undeservingnot worthynot good enough forineligible forunqualified forunfit forOpposite worthydeserving
   • ▪ (of an action) not acceptable, especially from someone with a good reputation or social position: "such a suggestion is unworthy of the Honourable Gentleman" Similar unbecomingunsuitableinappropriateunbefittingunfittingunseemlyimproperincongruousinconsistentincompatibleout of keepingout of characterout of placedegradingdiscreditableshamefuldishonourabledespicableignoblecontemptiblereprehensibleinexcusableunforgivableOpposite worthybecoming
   • ▪ having little merit: "many pieces are unworthy and ungrammatical"

   Derivatives

   • 1. unworthily adverb
   • 2. unworthiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 17

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

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

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

4. 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.

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

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

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   1. not worthy; lacking worth or excellence. 2. beneath the dignity (usu. fol. by of): behavior unworthy of a leader. 3. of a kind not worthy (often fol. by of). 4. not of adequate merit or character. 5. not commendable or creditable. 6. not deserving.

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › unworthyunworthy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of unworthy adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.