unworthy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective lacking in value or merit
    • dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy
    • unworthy of forgiveness
  2. adjective satellite not deserving
    undeserving.
    • the undeserving poor
  3. adjective satellite morally reprehensible
    worthless; vile; slimy; wretched; ugly; despicable.
    • would do something as despicable as murder
    • ugly crimes
    • the vile development of slavery appalled them
    • a slimy little liar

WordNet


Un*wor"thy adjective
Definitions
  1. Not worthy; wanting merit, value, or fitness; undeserving; worthless; unbecoming; -- often with of. -- Un*wor"thi*ly adv. -- Un*wor"thi*ness, n.

Webster 1913