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

  1. 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

  2. not deserving
    • the undeserving poor

    Synonyms: undeserving

  3. 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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