un|wor|thy

un|wor|thy
un|wor|thy «uhn WUR thee», adjective, -thi|er, -thi|est, noun, plural -thies.
–adj.
1. not worthy; not deserving: »

Such a silly story is unworthy of belief.

2. not befitting or becoming; unsuitable; unfit; unbecoming: »

a gift not unworthy of a king.

3. deserving of contempt; base; shameful; dishonorable: »

unworthy conduct.

SYNONYM(S): ignoble, discreditable.
4. lacking value or merit; worthless.
–n.
an unworthy person: »

The worthies of England being your subject, you have mingled many unworthies among them (Thomas Fuller).


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