American English
/ˈwɚ.ði.ɚ/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: worthy
Deserving respect or admiration because of good qualities, courage, skill, or character.
Practice out loudDeserving respect or admiration because of good qualities, courage, skill, or character.
She is a worthy opponent.
His courage is worthy of admiration.
worthy opponent · worthy leader · worthy of admiration · worthy of respect
[someone] is a worthy [leader/opponent]
[someone/something] is worthy of [respect/praise]
Deserving support, attention, or serious thought because it is important or useful.
The shelter is a worthy cause.
Her proposal is worthy of serious consideration.
worthy cause · worthy project · worthy of support · worthy of consideration
[something] is a worthy [cause/project]
[something] is worthy of [support/consideration]
important or interesting enough to mention
One detail is worthy of note.
The spelling changes: y becomes i before -er and -est.