unworthy

[uhn-wur-thee] / ʌnˈwɜr ði /

ADJECTIVE

not of value

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inappropriate ineligible shameful undeserving unfit unsuitable

WEAK

base beneath blamable contemptible degrading disgraceful dishonorable disreputable good-for-nothing ignoble improper inexcusable no-account no-good not deserving not fit not good enough not worth nothing offensive out of place recreant reprehensible unbecoming unbefitting unmerited unseemly valueless vile wretched wrong

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate proper qualified suitable

WEAK

honorable useful valuable worthwhile worthy

Example Sentences

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Besides, keeping this cast together could be a challenge, though not an unworthy one.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A second friendly defeat in four days was no calamity since it came on the back of an admirable performance, unworthy of booing.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Because scientific advances don’t discriminate between the “worthy” and those considered unworthy, and because some in the billionaire class think they deserve to live much longer than you do.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2025

The systemic anonymizing and blurring of anyone accused without proof of being a gang leader and terrorist is one way to render them unworthy of our concern.

From Slate • May 21, 2025

And now there’s this cute guy who I just automatically feel unworthy of.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

unworthy

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