unworthy
word
/ənˈwɝði/
/ʌnwˈɜːði/
Definition
Not deserving respect, attention, or something good; lacking the quality or value needed for a particular thing.
Usage & Nuances
'Unworthy' is formal and often used in emotional, moral, or evaluative contexts ('unworthy of trust', 'feel unworthy'). Not the same as 'worthless', which is harsher and means without any value. Commonly used for feelings of not deserving something.
Spanish: indigno - no dignoPortuguese (BR): indigno - sem valorPortuguese (PT): indigno - sem méritoChinese (Simplified): 不配 - 不值得Chinese (Traditional): 不配 - 不值得Hindi: अयोग्य - लायक़ नहींArabic: غير جدير - غير مستحقBengali: অযোগ্য - অযোগ্যতাভাবেRussian: недостойныйJapanese: 値しないVietnamese: không xứng đángKorean: 가치 없는 - 자격 없는Turkish: layık olmayan - değersiz (bu anlamda)Urdu: نااہل - لائق نہ ہوناIndonesian: tidak layak
Example Sentences
He felt unworthy of the prize.
basic
His actions were unworthy of a leader.
basic
She thought the apartment was unworthy of the high rent.
basic
Sometimes I feel unworthy, even when I try my best.
natural
His apology sounded so fake, it felt unworthy of forgiveness.
natural
Don’t ever let anyone make you feel unworthy of love.
natural