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The synonyms of “Unworthy” are: undeserving, despicable, slimy, ugly, vile, worthless, wretched, not worthy, not good enough for, ineligible for, unqualified for, unfit for, unbecoming, unsuitable, inappropriate, unbefitting, unfitting, unseemly, improper, incongruous
Unworthy as an Adjective
Definitions of "Unworthy" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unworthy” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Not deserving respect or attention.
- (of an action) not acceptable, especially from someone with a good reputation or social position.
- Morally reprehensible.
- Not deserving.
- Having little merit.
- Lacking in value or merit.
Synonyms of "Unworthy" as an adjective (20 Words)
| despicable | Morally reprehensible. A despicable crime. |
| improper | Not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty. The improper use of public funds. |
| inappropriate | Not suitable for a particular occasion etc. Put inappropriate pressure on them. |
| incongruous | Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. A joke that was incongruous with polite conversation. |
| ineligible for | Prohibited by official rules. |
| not good enough for | Having the normally expected amount. |
| not worthy | Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. |
| slimy | Morally reprehensible. A slimy cigar puffing political fixer. |
| unbecoming | (of behaviour) not fitting or appropriate; unseemly. It was unbecoming for a university to do anything so crass as advertising its wares. |
| unbefitting | Not appropriate; unsuitable. Unbefitting conduct. |
| undeserving | Not deserving or worthy of something positive, especially help or praise. The undeserving poor. |
| unfit for | Below the required standards for a purpose. |
| unfitting | Not in keeping with what is correct or proper. Certain occupations were held unfitting for baptized believers. |
| unqualified for | Having no right or entitlement. |
| unseemly | Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society. Unseemly to use profanity. |
| unsuitable | Not meant or adapted for a particular purpose. The display is unsuitable for young children. |
| vile | Extremely unpleasant. He has a vile temper. |
| worthless | Morally reprehensible. That promise is worthless. |
| wretched | Characterized by physical misery. She disliked the wretched man intensely. |
Usage Examples of "Unworthy" as an adjective
- Many pieces are unworthy and ungrammatical.
- Unworthy of forgiveness.
- Dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy.
- He was unworthy of trust and unfit to hold office.
- Such a suggestion is unworthy of the Honourable Gentleman.