unworthy

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui ne mérite pas le respect, l'attention ou une certaine position ; qui est indigne, honteux ou méprisable.

Describes someone or something that does not deserve respect, attention, or a particular position.

1. Lacking value or meritB2formal

   Not having enough worth, quality, or importance.

   indigne, sans valeur

   • His unworthy remarks offended many people.
   • She felt her efforts were unworthy of recognition.
   • The painting was dismissed as unworthy of display.

   Synonymesinferiorinsignificantmeritlesspaltrytrivialunimportantvaluelessworthless

   Antonymesadmirabledeservingestimableexcellentgoodmeritoriousvaluableworthy

2. Not deservingB2formal

   Not meeting the standards required to deserve something.

   Indigne (qui ne mérite pas)

   • He considered himself unworthy of her love.
   • The candidate was deemed unworthy of the position.
   • They felt the prize was unworthy of their hard work.

   Synonymesineligibleundeservingunmerited

   Antonymesdeservingworthy

3. Morally reprehensibleC1formal

   Showing a lack of moral integrity or decency.

   moralement répréhensible

   • His unworthy behavior shocked the community.
   • She was ashamed of her unworthy actions.
   • The scandal revealed his unworthy character.

   Synonymesbasecontemptibledespicabledisgracefuldishonorabledisreputableignoblereprehensibleshamefulvile

   Antonymesdecenthonorablerighteousvirtuousworthy