Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [uhn-wur-th ee]
- /ʌnˈwɜr ði/
- /ʌnˈwɜː.ði/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [uhn-wur-th ee]
- /ʌnˈwɜr ði/
Definitions of unworthy word
- adjective unworthy not worthy; lacking worth or excellence. 1
- adjective unworthy beneath the dignity (usually followed by of): behavior unworthy of a king. 1
- adjective unworthy of a kind not worthy (often followed by of). 1
- adjective unworthy not of adequate merit or character. 1
- adjective unworthy not commendable or creditable. 1
- adjective unworthy not deserving. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of unworthy
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
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Unworthy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unworthy 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unworthy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unworthy
adj unworthy
- baseborn — born of humble parents
- casuistic — of or having to do with casuistry or casuists
- contemptible — If you feel that someone or something is contemptible, you feel strong dislike and disrespect for them.
- crumby — full of or littered with crumbs
- currish — of or like a cur; rude or bad-tempered
prep unworthy
- below — If something is below something else, it is in a lower position.
adjective unworthy
- base — The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
- exploitative — In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something.
- ignoble — of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes.
- junky — of the nature of junk; trashy.
- nonexpert — A person who is not an expert.
Antonyms for unworthy
adj unworthy
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- admirable — An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired.
- aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
adjective unworthy
- eligible — qualified for sth
- equipollent — Equal or equivalent in power, effect, or significance.
- equipotential — (of a surface or line ) composed of points all at the same potential.
- estimable — Worthy of great respect.
- excellent — Used to indicate approval or pleasure.
Top questions with unworthy
- unworthy how to stop hating yourself?
- what does unworthy mean?
- why do i feel unworthy?
- what is unworthy?
- what is the meaning of unworthy?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with u
- Words starting with un
- Words starting with unw
- Words starting with unwo
- Words starting with unwor
- Words starting with unwort
- Words starting with unworth
- Words starting with unworthy