Definitions

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 encyclical praises entrepreneurial initiative as a worthy vocation and recognizes the enormous potential of innovation to alleviate suffering and expand opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"I think at the beginning it was very noble how he wanted to help other men to feel worthy and valuable, and that's how he started," Alex says.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

And no, this doesn’t mean every grocery trip needs to become a four-stop odyssey worthy of a logistics manager.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Definitely worthy of the No. 1 spot — “all in agreement, say ‘Tyler.’”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

I felt lucky to be his grandson, and I always wanted to earn his approval and be worthy of his affection.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

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