Definitions

worthy

[wur-thee] / ˈwɜr ði /

ADJECTIVE

honorable, respectable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admirable decent deserving desirable excellent honest laudable noble reliable satisfying true trustworthy valuable worthwhile

STRONG

aces best choice divine good model moral pleasing sterling upright winning

WEAK

A-1 blameless commendable creditable dependable estimable ethical exemplary first-class first-rate incorrupt invaluable meritorious praiseworthy precious priceless pure reputable right-minded righteous salt of the earth top-drawer top-notch virtuous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad deceptive dishonest evil false fraudulent hateful poor unreliable untrustworthy unworthy valueless worthless

STRONG

immoral sinful vile worst

WEAK

dishonorable disreputable unrespected

Example Sentences

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There are plenty of real issues to be discussed where the Republican-Democrat divide could offer worthy debate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"I immediately felt like I did something bad, that I'm not worthy," she says.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“These developments are worthy of the scrutiny of policymakers and regulators,” says Sandip Bhagat, chief investment officer at Whittier Trust, who formerly helped oversee Vanguard’s stock funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

These are foundational building blocks of deliciousness, no less worthy because they happen to arrive in powdered form.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

No, we just told her we needed a present worthy of our amazing father that also fit our measly budget.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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