The Opposite(Antonym) of “worthy”
The antonyms of worthy are unworthy and undeserving. These words convey the opposite meaning of deserving respect, admiration, or attention. They imply that someone or something is not good enough or does not meet certain standards.
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Definitions and Examples of unworthy, undeserving
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not deserving respect, admiration, or attention; not good enough.
Example
His dishonest behavior made him feel unworthy of his friends' trust.
Not deserving something, especially praise, attention, or reward.
Example
She felt undeserving of the award because she believed others had worked harder than her.
Key Differences: unworthy vs undeserving
- 1Unworthy implies a lack of value or worthiness, while undeserving implies a lack of merit or justification.
- 2Unworthy can be used to describe a person or thing, while undeserving is usually used to describe a person.
Effective Usage of unworthy, undeserving
- 1Express Disapproval: Use unworthy or undeserving to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something.
- 2Describe Characters: Use these antonyms to describe characters in stories or movies who are not deserving of respect or admiration.
- 3Discuss Ethics: Use these words to discuss ethical issues related to deservingness, fairness, or justice.
Remember this!
The antonyms of worthy are unworthy and undeserving. While unworthy implies a lack of value or worthiness, undeserving implies a lack of merit or justification. Use these words to express disapproval, describe characters in stories or movies, or discuss ethical issues related to deservingness, fairness, or justice.
