unworthiness

Example Sentences

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“All those who see unworthiness when they look at me and are given thereby to denying me value — to you I say, ‘I’m not talking about being as good as you.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2022

He subsequently described his actions as self-sabotage, prompted by deep-rooted feelings of unworthiness.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2021

The broad humor and underlying theme of unworthiness — cornerstones of that book — became hallmarks of Mr. Friedman’s style, whether he was writing for the page or the stage.

From Washington Post • Jun. 4, 2020

Wallace: People use your success as proof of your unworthiness.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2019

We felt comfortable in our skins, enjoyed the news that our senses released to us, admired our dirt, cultivated our scars, and could not comprehend this unworthiness.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison