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worthy

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of worthy

having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward

made charitable contributions to the American Red Cross and other worthy causes

a worthy opponent in a tennis match

Synonyms of worthy

deserving, good, meritorious

Words Related to worthy

admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, praiseworthy

invaluable, priceless

cherished, prized, treasured

choice, excellent, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, primary, prime, special

Near Antonyms of worthy

base, cheap, inferior, second-rate, substandard

bad, defective, flawed, imperfect

deficient, inadequate, insufficient, unacceptable, unsatisfactory

Antonyms of worthy

no-good, undeserving, valueless, worthless

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