unworthy
adjective/ʌnˈwɜːði/
/ʌnˈwɜːrði/
(formal)- unworthy (of something) not having the necessary qualities to deserve something, especially respect
- He considered himself unworthy of the honour they had bestowed on him.
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- unworthy (of somebody) not acceptable from somebody, especially somebody who has an important job or high social position synonym unbefitting
- Such opinions are unworthy of educated people.
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