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unworthy

un·worthy

UK/ʌnˈwɝði/ US/ʌˈnwɜrði/ fairly common

adjective

1.

lacking in value or merit

  • “dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy”
  • “unworthy of forgiveness”
2.

morally reprehensible

  • “would do something as despicable as murder”
  • “ugly crimes”
  • “the vile development of slavery appalled them”
  • “a slimy little liar”
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Origin

From Middle English unworthy, equivalent to un- + worthy.

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