Synonyms of unworthy

unworthy

adjective

as in worthless

Related Words

• worthless
• dishonorable
• disgusting
• scandalous
• meritless
• sordid
• inferior
• odious
• poor
• lame
• abominable
• unsavory
• shocking
• detestable
• hateful
• abhorrent
• shameful
• disgraceful
• disreputable
• deplorable
• contemptible
• lousy
• ignominious
• discreditable
• stinking
• bad
• notorious
• pitiful
• infamous
• beastly
• pathetic
• pitiable
• sad
• despicable
• miserable
• wretched
• misbegotten
• sorry

Dissimilar Words

• worthy
• outstanding
• respectable
• decent
• admirable
• meritorious
• excellent
• notable
• creditable
• commendable
• perfect
• noticeable
• noteworthy
• reputable
• praiseworthy
• laudable
• honorable
• noble
• presentable
• redoubtable
• honest
• straight
• flawless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unworthy

Granted, Pérez isn’t an unworthy profile subject, but six pages is an awful lot of Vogue for a fashion executive — a few Annie Leibovitz portraits shy of first-lady treatment. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

What plagues America right now, in Cox’s telling, is not bad manners, or even political division, but contempt—the conviction that those who don’t share our opinions or values are beneath us and unworthy of good-faith engagement. — Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

Lately, it’s been hard to talk about difficult art, with culture warriors deeming entire filmographies unworthy of enjoyment. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

The trend of making jokes about rapid weight loss is an example of how many people view their bodies as unworthy and feel compelled to strive for thinness. — Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 25 July 2026