unworthy (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɜːð.i/

Definition

Not deserving of respect, attention, or admiration.

Examples

• The judge declared the man unworthy of bail.

• She felt unworthy of his love after her mistake.

• He considered the task unworthy of his time.

How to Use unworthy

unworthy of (prepositional phrase)

Not deserving of something. — "The scandal made the politician unworthy of public trust."

Synonyms of unworthy

Words with a similar meaning to unworthy:

• inadequate
• undeserving
• inferior

Antonyms of unworthy

Words with the opposite meaning to unworthy:

• worthy
• deserving

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