unworthy

Universal Words adjective (formal) 1 ~ (of sth) not having the necessary qualities to deserve sth, especially respect: an unworthy opponent * He considered himself unworthy of the honour they had bestowed on him. OPPWORTHY 2 ~ (of sb) not acceptable from sb, especially sb who has an important job or high social position: Such opinions are unworthy of educated people. unworthiness noun [U]: feelings of unworthiness