unworthy
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for unworthy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Not deserving respect, attention, or a particular honor.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use unworthy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
unworthy of
feel unworthy
Etymology
From Middle English unworthy, from un- (\"not\") plus worthy.
Full origin of unworthy →Frequently asked questions
What does “unworthy” mean?
The word “unworthy” means not deserving respect, attention, or a particular honor. In plain terms, not good enough or deserving enough for something.
How do you pronounce “unworthy”?
“Unworthy” is pronounced uhn-WTHEE (/ʌnˈwɝði/ in IPA).
How do you use “unworthy” in a sentence?
Here is “unworthy” used in a sentence: “He felt unworthy of the award after so many others had worked harder.”
What part of speech is “unworthy”?
“Unworthy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “unworthy” come from?
The word “unworthy” comes from Middle English. From Middle English unworthy, from un- (\"not\") plus worthy.
Is “unworthy” a common word?
“Unworthy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
