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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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The low-grade layer—which the previous owners hit and deemed unworthy of mining—was the type of primary sulfide ore Rio seeks to unlock with Nuton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

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

During this meeting, he described himself as an unworthy choice for Pope, and vowed to continue the "precious legacy" of his predecessor.

From BBC • May 11, 2025

If not, Friday’s game might prove to be a false miracle, unworthy of either praise or condemnation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2025

“He made a show of chastising the guard for not keeping you safe. Still, the unworthy sot remains in his service.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein