American English
/ənˈwɚ.ði/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Not deserving respect, trust, praise, or another good thing because of bad behavior or character.
Practice out loudNot deserving respect, trust, praise, or another good thing because of bad behavior or character.
He was unworthy of their trust.
That cruel act was unworthy of praise.
unworthy of trust · unworthy of respect · unworthy of praise
[person/thing] + be + unworthy of + [noun]
[person] + be + unworthy to + [verb]
Not good enough or suitable to receive, have, or hold something valuable, such as love, an honor, or a position.
She felt unworthy of his love.
He believed he was unworthy of the position.
After unworthy, use of before a person or thing: unworthy of respect.
feel unworthy · unworthy of the honor · unworthy of the position
[person] + feel + unworthy of + [noun]
[person/thing] + be + unworthy of + [noun]
to believe that you do not deserve someone or something good
After the mistake, I felt unworthy of her kindness.