unworthy

un·wor·thy

adj \ˌən-ˈwər-thē\

Definition of UNWORTHY

1

a : lacking in excellence or value : poor, worthless b : base, dishonorable

2

: not meritorious : undeserving <unworthy of attention>

3

: not deserved : unmerited <unworthy treatment>

4

: inappropriate to one's condition or station <actions unworthy of a gentleman>

— un·wor·thi·ly \-thə-lē\ adverb

— un·wor·thi·ness \-thē-nəs\ noun

First Known Use of UNWORTHY

13th century

Rhymes with UNWORTHY

airworthy, blameworthy, crashworthy, Galsworthy, newsworthy, noteworthy, praiseworthy, roadworthy, seaworthy, trustworthy