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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
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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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To grapple with AI is a worthy endeavor for any filmmaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The emotion-tossed characters in this book take a vexingly long time to sort out their feelings and make choices, but the challenging narrative rewards persistent readers with a worthy finale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Seo’s Janet is as feisty as she is loyal, making it easy to root for her and her quickly budding romance with McKnight’s worthy Alex.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“Tow” is a reminder that small films often contain big performances, and that acting is an art that shouldn’t be dismissed simply because a movie isn’t entirely worthy of its star.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

That much was true, no matter how worthy our cause might have been.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.