Unworthy

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɜrði/

Definitions of unworthy

adjective not deserving of respect or approval; not worthy

Example Sentences

A1 I felt unworthy of receiving such a generous gift.

A2 She was unworthy of his trust after betraying him.

B1 The job applicant felt unworthy of the prestigious position.

B2 The unworthy candidate was quickly eliminated from the competition.

C1 The unworthy behavior of the politician caused a scandal.

C2 His unworthy actions tarnished his reputation beyond repair.

Examples of unworthy in a Sentence

formal The candidate felt unworthy of the prestigious award.

informal I feel so unworthy of all this attention.

slang I'm totally unworthy of hanging out with them.

figurative The old house felt unworthy next to the modern skyscrapers.

Grammatical Forms of unworthy

• past tense: unworthied
• plural: unworthies
• comparative: more unworthy
• superlative: most unworthy
• present tense: is unworthy
• future tense: will be unworthy
• perfect tense: has been unworthy
• continuous tense: is being unworthy
• singular: unworthy
• positive degree: worthy
• infinitive: to be unworthy
• gerund: unworthying
• participle: unworthy

Origin and Evolution of unworthy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unworthy' originated from Old English, derived from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'worthy' meaning 'deserving'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unworthy' has retained its original meaning of not deserving or not worthy, but has also evolved to encompass a broader sense of lacking value or merit in various contexts.