/ ʌnˈwɜːði; NAmE ʌnˈwɜːrði/ adjective ( formal )
1.
unworthy (of sth) not having the necessary qualities to deserve sth, especially respect :
He considered himself unworthy of the honour they had bestowed on him.
OPP worthy
2.
unworthy (of sb) not acceptable from sb, especially sb who has an important job or high social position
SYN unbefitting :
Such opinions are unworthy of educated people.
► un·worthi·ness noun [ U ]:
feelings of unworthiness