not worth

ADJECTIVE

unworthy

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 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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I think that is not worth the paper it’s printed on.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

But England decided that Robinson was not worth the hassle.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“At a certain point, it’s not worth picking up the crop, just to ship it up the road at a loss,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

In 2025, Canada canceled its popular annual showcase, after deciding that hostile policies made the risks not worth the rewards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

“You,” it started sniffling, “are saying that I’m not worth remembering?”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

not worth

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