adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ ə n- ' w ə r- th ē
Function: adjective
Date: 13th century
1 a : lacking in excellence or value : POOR , WORTHLESS b : BASE , DISHONORABLE
2 : not meritorious : UNDESERVING < unworthy of attention>
3 : not deserved : UNMERITED < unworthy treatment>
4 : inappropriate to one's condition or station <actions unworthy of a gentleman>
– un · wor · thi · ly \ - th ə -l ē \ adverb
– un · wor · thi · ness \ - th ē -n ə s \ noun