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unworthy

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ənˈwɝði// UK //ʌnwˈɜːði// un·wor·thy

adj. not deserving of respect, attention, or a particular honor. You use this to describe something that is not good enough for a specific person or situation.

adj. lacking in value, merit, or honor; not deserving of a particular status or treatment. Often used to describe actions or thoughts that fall below a person's moral standards.


SIMPLE

He felt unworthy of the award he received.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician dismissed the rumors as unworthy of a serious response from his office.

COMPLEX

She struggled with the persistent feeling that she was unworthy of her success, despite having worked harder than anyone else in the firm.

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Origin

From Middle English unworthy, equivalent to un- + worthy.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'of' and a noun phrase.

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