- 1unworthy (of something) not having the necessary qualities to deserve something, especially respect He considered himself unworthy of the honor they had bestowed on him. opposite worthy
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- 2unworthy (of somebody) not acceptable from someone, especially someone who has an important job or high social position synonym unbefitting Such opinions are unworthy of educated people.
noun [uncountable] feelings of unworthinessSee unworthy in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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