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unworthy |
Overview of adj unworthy The adj unworthy has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (1) unworthy -- (lacking in value or merit; "dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy"; "unworthy of forgiveness") 2. despicable, ugly, vile, unworthy -- (morally reprehensible; "would do something as despicable as murder"; "ugly crimes"; "the vile development of slavery appalled them") Antonyms of adj unworthy 2 senses of unworthy Sense 1 unworthy (vs. worthy) worthy (vs. unworthy) => applaudable, commendable, laudable, praiseworthy => creditable => cum laude => deserving(prenominal), meriting(prenominal), worth(prenominal) => exemplary, model(postnominal) => honorable, honourable => honored, honoured => magna cum laude => meritorious, meritable => noteworthy, notable => quotable => valuable, worthful => summa cum laude => worthwhile => sacred Sense 2 despicable, ugly, vile, unworthy INDIRECT (VIA evil) -> good Similarity of adj unworthy 2 senses of unworthy Sense 1 unworthy (vs. worthy) => undeserving, undeserving of(prenominal), unworthy of(prenominal) => unmerited => unmeritorious Also See-> contemptible#1; dishonorable#1, dishonourable#1; unrighteous#1; worthless#1 Sense 2 despicable, ugly, vile, unworthy => evil (vs. good), wicked Attributes of adj unworthy 1 of 2 senses of unworthy Sense 1 unworthy (vs. worthy) => worthiness Familiarity of adj unworthy unworthy used as an adjective is rare (polysemy count = 2) Grep of adj unworthy unworthy unworthy of Overview of adj unworthy The adj unworthy has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (1) unworthy -- (lacking in value or merit; "dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy"; "unworthy of forgiveness") 2. despicable, ugly, vile, unworthy -- (morally reprehensible; "would do something as despicable as murder"; "ugly crimes"; "the vile development of slavery appalled them")
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