UNWORTHY


Meaning of UNWORTHY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ʌnwɜ:(r)ði ]

1.

If a person or thing is unworthy of something good, they do not deserve it.

He felt unworthy of being married to such an attractive woman.

≠ worthy

ADJ : oft ADJ of n / -ing , ADJ to-inf

2.

If you say that an action is unworthy of someone, you mean that it is not a nice thing to do and someone with their reputation or position should not do it. ( LITERARY )

His accusations are unworthy of a prime minister.

ADJ : oft ADJ of n

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