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- [uhn-wur-th ee]
- /ʌnˈwɜr ði/
- /ʌn.ˈwɜː.ðɪ.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-wur-th ee]
- /ʌnˈwɜr ði/
Definitions of unworthily word
- adjective unworthily not worthy; lacking worth or excellence. 1
- adjective unworthily beneath the dignity (usually followed by of): behavior unworthy of a king. 1
- adjective unworthily of a kind not worthy (often followed by of). 1
- adjective unworthily not of adequate merit or character. 1
- adjective unworthily not commendable or creditable. 1
- adjective unworthily not deserving. 1
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Origin of unworthily
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1200-50; See origin at un-1, worthy
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Parts of speech for Unworthily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unworthily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
unworthily usage trend in Literature
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adverb unworthily
- contemptibly — deserving of or held in contempt; despicable.
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