worthiness
noun/ˈwɜːðinəs/
/ˈwɜːrðinəs/
[uncountable]- worthiness (to be/do something) the fact of having the necessary qualities for something
- They have proved their worthiness to represent their country.
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- the quality of being correct or good enough to deserve your respect or attention
- She decides to test the worthiness of each of her suitors.
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