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

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The lesson from these examples isn’t that protecting children online is misguided or an unworthy goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The premise here isn’t that all empathy is wrong, only empathy for those deemed unworthy.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

"I sabotage myself by not asking for help with anything. Asking for equipment, advice or resources feels terrifying. Like I'm unworthy."

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

“If the captain proves unworthy of the crew’s trust, I need to know I can count on you.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

unworthy

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