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- [uhn-wur-th ee]
- /ʌnˈwɜr ði/
- /ʌn.ˈwɜː.ðɪ.nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-wur-th ee]
- /ʌnˈwɜr ði/
Definitions of unworthiness word
- adjective unworthiness not worthy; lacking worth or excellence. 1
- adjective unworthiness beneath the dignity (usually followed by of): behavior unworthy of a king. 1
- adjective unworthiness of a kind not worthy (often followed by of). 1
- adjective unworthiness not of adequate merit or character. 1
- adjective unworthiness not commendable or creditable. 1
- adjective unworthiness not deserving. 1
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Origin of unworthiness
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 Unworthiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unworthiness 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.
unworthiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unworthiness
noun unworthiness
- abjection — an abject state or condition
- beastliness — of or like a beast; bestial.
- ill temper — bad or irritable disposition.
- lowness — situated, placed, or occurring not far above the ground, floor, or base: a low shelf.
- meanness — the state or quality of being mean.
Antonyms for unworthiness
noun unworthiness
- dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
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