Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for UN-WOR'THY
UN-WOR'THY, a.
- Not deserving; followed by of. As sinners, we are utterly unworthy of the divine favor.
- Not deserving; wanting merit. Receive your unworthy son into favor. One great evil of government is that unworthy men are elected or appointed to fill important offices.
- Unbecoming; vile; base; as, unworthy usage or treatment. Dryden.
- Not suitable; inadequate. This opinion is unworthy of its author.
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