UNWORTHY


Meaning of UNWORTHY in English

un ‧ wor ‧ thy /ʌnˈwɜːði $ -ɜːr-/ BrE AmE adjective formal

[ Word Family: noun : ↑ worth , ↑ worthlessness , ↑ worthy , ↑ unworthiness ; adjective : worth, ↑ worthless , ↑ worthwhile , ↑ worthy ≠ ↑ unworthy ]

1 . not deserving respect, attention etc

unworthy of

an idea that’s unworthy of serious consideration

2 . unworthy behaviour, attitudes etc are not acceptable from someone who is respected or who has an important job

unworthy of

a suggestion that’s unworthy of someone who hopes to become President

—unworthiness noun [uncountable]

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.