Unworthy (Adjective)
Meaning 2
Lacking in value or merit; "dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy"; "unworthy of forgiveness".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The charity refused to accept donations from a company whose business practices were deemed unworthy of their values.
- Her behavior was so unworthy of respect that she was shunned by her colleagues.
- The judge felt that the defendant's actions were unworthy of leniency and handed down a harsh sentence.
- The artist's latest work was criticized for being unworthy of the prestigious award it had received.
- The politician's scandalous behavior made him unworthy of the public's trust and he was forced to resign.
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Meaning 3
Morally reprehensible; "would do something as despicable as murder"; "ugly crimes"; "the vile development of slavery appalled them"; "a slimy little liar".
Classification
All adjective clusters.