unworthy
pronunciation
How to pronounce unworthy in British English:
UK [ʌnˈwɜ:ði]
How to pronounce unworthy in American English:
US [ʌnˈwɜrði]
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- Adjective:
- lacking in value or merit
- morally reprehensible
Word Origin
- unworthy (adj.)
- mid-13c., unwurði, from un- (1) "not" + worthy (adj.). Similar formation in Middle Dutch onwerdich, Dutch onwaardig, Middle Low German unwerdich, Old High German unwirdig, Old Norse uverðugr. Old English had unweorðlic. Related: Unworthiness.
Antonym
Example
- 1. One could dismiss the paper as a campaign flyer unworthy of analysis .
- 2. In reality , there are a few relationships that are unworthy of saving .
- 3. First , these financial institutions have to keep lending to unworthy borrowers to keep the country 's current expansion on track .
- 4. Family and close friends are important and worthy of concern , but the majority of details that constitute our daily worry are unworthy .
- 5. If your mind is occupied with problems from the past , you will always feel guilty and unworthy .