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

Instead of putting a new painting in the spot where James’s portrait had been, the Pentagon kept the space empty, leaving employees with the impression that, in spite of his many achievements, the new administration viewed the general as a symbol of unearned advancement, unworthy of recognition. — Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026

Ben chose to stay behind, feeling unworthy of doing so just yet. — Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026

Even bound by the rigid social confines of his period setting, Stappard understands that a modern horror movie cannot meaningfully interrogate historic oppression while forcing an underrepresented hero into an unworthy box. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026

After one mistake too many and a little Machiavellian interference courtesy of his brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Thor is stripped of his divine powers and banished to Earth, sentenced to live among the rest of us unworthy mortals. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 6 May 2026