unworthy

Definition of Unworthy in English :

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Adjective

1. unworthy

lacking in value or merit

Example Sentences:
'dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy'
'unworthy of forgiveness'

2. undeserving, unworthy

not deserving

Example Sentences:
'the undeserving poor'

undeserving

3. despicable, slimy, ugly, unworthy, vile, worthless, wretched

morally reprehensible

Example Sentences:
'would do something as despicable as murder'
'ugly crimes'
'the vile development of slavery appalled them'
'a slimy little liar'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Unworthy

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adjective

1. (often foll by of)

not deserving or worthy

2. (often foll by of)

beneath the level considered befitting (to)

that remark is unworthy of you

3.

lacking merit or value

4.

(of treatment) not warranted or deserved

Unworthy

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adjectiveWord forms: unˈworthier or unˈworthiest

1.

lacking merit or value; worthless

2.

not deserving

often with of

3.

not fit or becoming

usually with of

a remark unworthy of a gentleman

4.

not deserved or warranted

Unworthy

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adj. un·wor·thi·er, un·wor·thi·est

1.

a. Insufficient in worth; undeserving: a bad plan unworthy of our consideration.

b. Lacking value or merit; worthless.

2. Not suiting or befitting: "The acquaintances she had already formed were unworthy of her" (Jane Austen).

3. Vile; despicable.

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