- un|wor|thi|ly
- un|wor|thi|ly «uhn WUR thuh lee», adverb.1. in a way that is not worthy or honorable; shamefully.2. not according to one's merits.
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wor|thi|ly — «WUR thuh lee», adverb. 1. in a worthy manner; honorably: »He fought worthily but he was no match for the champion. 2. rightly; suitably; fittingly. 3. deservedly; justly … Useful english dictionary
wor|thi|ness — «WUR thee nihs», noun. the quality or condition of being worthy; merit; excellence: »Nobody doubts the worthiness of a fire department … Useful english dictionary
news´wor´thi|ly — news|wor|thy «NOOZ WUR thee, NYOOZ », adjective, thi|er, thi|est. having enough public interest to be printed in a newspaper: »Does a press photographer have the right to take a newsworthy picture even when the subject objects? (Time).… … Useful english dictionary
praise´wor´thi|ly — praise|wor|thy «PRAYZ WUR thee», adjective. thi|er, thi|est. worthy of praise; deserving approval; commendable; laudable: »He does not ask what is allowable, but what is commendable and praiseworthy (William Law). SYNONYM(S): meritorious … Useful english dictionary
note´wor´thi|ly — note|wor|thy «NOHT WUR thee», adjective. worthy of notice; remarkable; notable: »The first flight across the Atlantic was a noteworthy achievement. –note´wor´thi|ly, adverb. –note´wor´thi|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
trust´wor´thi|ly — trust|wor|thy «TRUHST WUR thee», adjective. that can be depended on or trusted; deserving confidence; reliable: »a trustworthy guide, a trustworthy report. The memory strengthens…and becomes trustworthy as you trust it (Thomas De Quincey).… … Useful english dictionary
Gals|wor|thi|an — «glz WUR thee uhn», adjective. of or characteristic of the novels and plays of John Galsworthy (1867 1933): »a nice bit of sentimental Galsworthian social drama (Angus Wilson) … Useful english dictionary
Words|wor|thi|an — «WURDZ WUR thee uhn, WURDZ WUR », adjective, noun. –adj. of, having to do with, or characteristic of the English poet William Wordsworth (1770 1850) or his works. –n. an admirer of Wordsworth … Useful english dictionary
news´wor´thi|ness — news|wor|thy «NOOZ WUR thee, NYOOZ », adjective, thi|er, thi|est. having enough public interest to be printed in a newspaper: »Does a press photographer have the right to take a newsworthy picture even when the subject objects? (Time).… … Useful english dictionary
praise´wor´thi|ness — praise|wor|thy «PRAYZ WUR thee», adjective. thi|er, thi|est. worthy of praise; deserving approval; commendable; laudable: »He does not ask what is allowable, but what is commendable and praiseworthy (William Law). SYNONYM(S): meritorious … Useful english dictionary
