unworthy meaning
UK US /ənˈwɝði/ 3 syllables
unworthy (adjective): lacking in value or merit.
unworthy has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
unworthy as an adjective
- lacking in value or merit
- dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy
- unworthy of forgiveness
Opposite: worthy
Similar: undeserving, unmerited, unmeritorious
Related forms: unworthiness
- not deserving
- the undeserving poor
Synonyms: undeserving
- morally reprehensible
- would do something as despicable as murder
- ugly crimes
- the vile development of slavery appalled them
- a slimy little liar
Synonyms: despicable, ugly, vile, slimy, worthless, wretched
Similar: evil
Related forms: unworthiness
How to pronounce unworthy
unworthy is pronounced /ənˈwɝði/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in HY · 8-letter words
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