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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Lawmakers in both parties called the matter unworthy of criminal scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The problem with covering Clavicular is not that he is unworthy of attention.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The CHP deemed the creative handiwork unworthy and cited the driver with a fine of $197 for driving without a proper license plates.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

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

As far as he’s concerned they are dimwits and unworthy of my serious consideration.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

unworthy

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