Main Entry: un·wor·thy

Pronunciation: \ˌən-ˈwər-thē\

Function: adjective

Date: 13th century

1 a : lacking in excellence or value : poor, worthless b : base, dishonorable
2 : not meritorious : undeserving <unworthy of attention>
3 : not deserved : unmerited <unworthy treatment>
4 : inappropriate to one's condition or station <actions unworthy of a gentleman>

— un·wor·thi·ly \-thə-lē\ adverb

— un·wor·thi·ness \-thē-nəs\ noun