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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The emotion-tossed characters in this book take a vexingly long time to sort out their feelings and make choices, but the challenging narrative rewards persistent readers with a worthy finale.

From The Wall Street Journal

To grapple with AI is a worthy endeavor for any filmmaker.

From Los Angeles Times

The strange dynamics of their friendship and the dark ironies of Mr. Boyson’s imagination build to an ending worthy of a Martin Scorsese picture: perfectly bleak and a little bit funny.

From The Wall Street Journal

When Raphael died after a brief illness at age 37, he left unfinished projects, talented students, and a legacy worthy of an artist twice his age.

From The Wall Street Journal

His rants would be worthy of a “Saturday Night Live” skit if they weren’t so dangerous.

From The Wall Street Journal

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