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unworthy

adjective

Lacking in value or merit

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
U
Ends with
Y
Contains
NW
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ʌnˈwɝði

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Lacking in value or merit

    “Dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy”

adjective

  1. Not deserving

    “The undeserving poor”

adjective

  1. Morally reprehensible

    “Would do something as despicable as murder”

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Example Sentences

Dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy
Unworthy of forgiveness
The undeserving poor
Would do something as despicable as murder
Ugly crimes
The vile development of slavery appalled them
A slimy little liar

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