Meaning & use
Unworthy
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Not deserving respect, attention, or a particular honor.
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He felt unworthy of the award after seeing his colleagues' work.
The proposal was dismissed as unworthy of serious consideration.
A note on using this word
Often followed by "of," as in "unworthy of trust," to specify what the person or thing fails to deserve.
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worthydeserving
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