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UNWORTHY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNWORTHY?

Need another word that means the same as “unworthy”? Find 20 synonyms for “unworthy” in this overview.

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)

despicableMorally reprehensible.
A despicable crime.
improperNot in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty.
The improper use of public funds.
inappropriateNot suitable for a particular occasion etc.
Put inappropriate pressure on them.
incongruousNot in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
A joke that was incongruous with polite conversation.
ineligible forProhibited by official rules.
not good enough forHaving the normally expected amount.
not worthyWorthy of being chosen especially as a spouse.
slimyMorally 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.
unbefittingNot appropriate; unsuitable.
Unbefitting conduct.
undeservingNot deserving or worthy of something positive, especially help or praise.
The undeserving poor.
unfit forBelow the required standards for a purpose.
unfittingNot in keeping with what is correct or proper.
Certain occupations were held unfitting for baptized believers.
unqualified forHaving no right or entitlement.
unseemlyNot in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society.
Unseemly to use profanity.
unsuitableNot meant or adapted for a particular purpose.
The display is unsuitable for young children.
vileExtremely unpleasant.
He has a vile temper.
worthlessMorally reprehensible.
That promise is worthless.
wretchedCharacterized 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.
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