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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One worthy idea is expanding access and contribution limits for health-savings accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Not all feedback is worthy of action, of course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Now, with Jennifer Cohen at the helm, it finally has stewardship worthy of its legacy, and the results are starting to speak for themselves — a reminder that competent leadership matters more than star power.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

It was nearly a year since she had graduated from that worthy institution, but by now pluck was part of the young governess’s nature, and that was unlikely to change anytime soon.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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