unworthy

Example Sentences

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The low-grade layer—which the previous owners hit and deemed unworthy of mining—was the type of primary sulfide ore Rio seeks to unlock with Nuton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

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

During this meeting, he described himself as an unworthy choice for Pope, and vowed to continue the "precious legacy" of his predecessor.

From BBC • May 11, 2025

If not, Friday’s game might prove to be a false miracle, unworthy of either praise or condemnation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2025

They were an unworthy target and they passed unmolested through the busiest trade routes of the True Sea, flying neutral Kerch colors.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo