unworthy

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   lacking in value or merit

   Dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy.

2. 2
   adj

   Not worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless.

   […]But alas the while! If Hercules and Lichas play at dice Which is the better man, the greater throw May turn by the fortune from the weaker hand: So is Alcides beaten by his page; And so may I, blind Fortune leading me, Miss that which one unworthier may attain, And die with grieving.

3. 3
   adj

   morally reprehensible

4. 4
   adj

   not deserving

From Middle English unworthy, equivalent to un- + worthy.

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