Definition for UN-WOR'THY

UN-WOR'THY, a.

  1. Not deserving; followed by of. As sinners, we are utterly unworthy of the divine favor.
  2. 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.
  3. Unbecoming; vile; base; as, unworthy usage or treatment. Dryden.
  4. Not suitable; inadequate. This opinion is unworthy of its author.

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