— unworthily , adv. — unworthiness , n.
/un werr"dhee/ , adj., unworthier, unworthiest , n. , pl. unworthies .
adj.
1. not worthy; lacking worth or excellence.
2. beneath the dignity (usually fol. by of ): behavior unworthy of a king.
3. of a kind not worthy (often fol. by of ).
4. not of adequate merit or character.
5. not commendable or creditable.
6. not deserving.
n.
7. an unworthy person.
[ 1200-50; ME; see UN- 1 , WORTHY ]
Syn. 3, 4. unseemly, unfit, unsuitable, ignoble.
Ant. 1. deserving, admirable, commendable.