worthy
gb/wˈɚði/ us/wˈɚði/
B2
Angličtina
~ 8100
Významy
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adjective
B2
property
1
deserving respect or admiration
Having good qualities so that people respect or admire you or your actions.
Vzorec užití:
a worthy [person/thing/opponent]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *worthy* where *good* or *high-quality* is more natural, for example saying *a worthy phone* instead of *a good phone*. Also, they may confuse *worthy* with *worth*, writing *a worth leader* instead of *a worthy leader*.
Synonyma
admirable (Emphasizes that something is very good and makes people respect it.)
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honorable (Stresses strong moral principles and integrity.)
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deserving (General word meaning that someone has earned respect or praise.)
Antonyma
unimpressive (Suggests lacking qualities that would make people respect or admire it.)
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contemptible (Strongly negative; deserving dislike or disrespect.)
Kolokace
worthy leader
|worthy winner
|worthy opponent
|worthy candidate
|worthy successor
|worthy cause
Témata
character
|evaluation
|society
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Příklady
- She proved herself a worthy leader during the crisis.
- The committee chose a truly worthy winner for the prize.
- He was a tough but worthy opponent on the tennis court.
- Many people see her as a worthy role model for young students.
- The museum is a worthy addition to the city’s cultural life.
Učební příklady
- He is a worthy leader for our team.
- She is a worthy friend who always helps me.
- They found a worthy opponent in the final game.
- The prize went to a very worthy student.
- This is a worthy project that helps many people.
adjective
B2
property
2
deserving or good enough for something
Being good enough for something, or having qualities so that you should receive something (for example, praise, help, or punishment).
Vzorec užití:
[someone/something] is worthy of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse *worthy of* with *worth* and say *This book is worth of reading* instead of *worthy of reading* or *worth reading*. Another mistake is to drop *of*, as in *This idea is worthy your attention*; it should be *worthy of your attention*. Also, *worthy to* is usually incorrect; say *worthy of receiving an award*, not *worthy to receive an award* in most contexts.
Synonyma
deserving of (Direct equivalent that usually takes the same objects, e.g. *deserving of praise*.)
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meriting (More formal; often used in written or academic contexts.)
Antonyma
unworthy of (Direct opposite, meaning not deserving a particular thing.)
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undeserving of (States clearly that someone should not receive the thing mentioned.)
Kolokace
worthy of attention
|worthy of respect
|worthy of praise
|worthy of consideration
|worthy of punishment
|worthy of trust
Témata
evaluation
|relationships
|morality
|work
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Your idea is certainly worthy of serious consideration.
- His patient work was worthy of praise from the whole team.
- Her actions are not worthy of your trust.
- The case is worthy of further investigation.
- Such cruelty is not worthy of a civilized society.
Učební příklady
- This book is worthy of your time.
- Her kind work is worthy of respect.
- The problem is serious and worthy of study.
- His lie is not worthy of your forgiveness.
- That small museum is worthy of a visit.
adjective
C1
property
3
morally good but dull or boring
Good and serious in a moral way, but a little boring or not fun.
Vzorec užití:
a worthy but [negative adjective] [thing]
Častá chyba:
Learners may miss the slightly negative or ironic tone and think *worthy* here is only positive. In reviews, *a worthy film* can suggest respect but also that it is not very enjoyable.
Synonyma
earnest (Suggests very serious and sincere, sometimes too serious.)
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high-minded (Emphasizes noble aims, often with a hint of being out of touch or not exciting.)
Antonyma
entertaining (Focuses on being fun and enjoyable, not just morally good.)
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trashy (Colloquial opposite in cultural taste: fun but with little moral or artistic value.)
Kolokace
worthy but dull
|worthy documentary
|worthy project
|worthy initiative
|worthy but predictable
|worthy organization
Témata
evaluation
|entertainment
|culture
|emotions
|communication
Příklady
- It’s a worthy documentary, but it’s not exactly gripping television.
- The charity runs many worthy projects that some people find rather worthy and dull.
- Critics praised the film’s worthy intentions but complained about its slow pace.
- Her novel is worthy and serious, yet it lacks a strong story.
- The festival focused on worthy, issue-based films instead of light entertainment.
Učební příklady
- The book is worthy, but it is not very exciting.
- Many people say the film is worthy but dull.
- The show has a worthy message, but it is hard to watch.
- He only watches serious, worthy movies about real problems.
- The project is worthy, but students find it boring.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C1
entity
4
respected or important person
An important and respected person, often an older person in a town or group, sometimes spoken of in a joking way.
Vzorec užití:
a/the [local/party/town] worthies
Častá chyba:
Learners may think this noun just means *a person who is worthy* in any way, but it usually refers to established, often older, important figures, sometimes with a slightly humorous or critical tone.
Synonyma
dignitary (Formal; stresses official high position or rank.)
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notable (Formal; focuses on being well-known and important in a particular area.)
Antonyma
nobody (Informal; someone with no power, fame, or importance.)
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unknown (Someone who is not known or recognized by the public.)
Kolokace
local worthies
|party worthies
|the town worthies
|elderly worthies
|distinguished worthies
|the great and the worthy
Témata
society
|politics
|people
|relationships
|communication
Příklady
- Local worthies gathered at the town hall to celebrate the museum’s anniversary.
- The speech was attended by party worthies from across the country.
- As a young activist, she often clashed with the city’s older worthies.
- The dinner brought together writers, artists, and other cultural worthies.
- Several civic worthies were photographed cutting the ribbon at the new library.
Učební příklady
- Many local worthies came to the town meeting.
- Party worthies sat in the front row of the hall.
- The town worthies often appear in the local newspaper.
- Young people sometimes feel the old worthies do not listen to them.
- City worthies spoke at the opening of the new park.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
worthy
IPA
GB/wˈɚði/
US/wˈɚði/
Slabiky a přízvuk
worthy (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (worthy)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: worthy
- Comparative: worthier
- Superlative: worthiest
Noun
- Base: worthy
- Plural: worthies
Příbuzná slova
Forms
worthies
noun
worthier
adjective
worthiest
adjective
Core family
Related words
trustworthy
adjective B2
noteworthy
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
worthily
adverb
unworthiness
noun
praiseworthy
adjective
Výrazy
be worthy of
1/bˈi wˈɚði əv/
fixed phrase
deserve or be good enough for
To deserve something, or to be good enough to receive it.
Příklady
- Her years of service are worthy of our deepest thanks.
- This small museum is worthy of a visit.
- No lie is worthy of your trust.
worthy cause
1/wˈɚði kˈɔz/
fixed phrase
good cause deserving support
A good goal, project, or charity that deserves time, money, or help.
Příklady
- They raised money for a very worthy cause.
- People are more willing to donate when they believe in the worthy cause.
- Running the marathon, she collected sponsorships for several worthy causes.
worthy of attention
1/wˈɚði əv ətˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
deserving attention
Important or interesting enough that people should look at it or think about it.
Příklady
- The report raises issues that are worthy of attention.
- Only a few of the suggestions were really worthy of attention.
- This problem is worthy of attention from both parents and teachers.
worthy of consideration
1/wˈɚði əv kənsˌɪdɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
deserving careful thought
Good or serious enough that people should think carefully about it.
Příklady
- Your proposal is certainly worthy of consideration.
- Several options are worthy of consideration before we decide.
- The idea may seem strange, but it is worthy of consideration.
worthy of mention
1/wˈɚði əv mˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
significant enough to mention
Good or important enough that it should be mentioned.
Příklady
- Only a few of the comments were worthy of mention in the report.
- Several worthy-of-mention projects were funded this year.
- His two early novels are barely worthy of mention.
worthy of note
1/wˈɚði əv nˈoʊt/
fixed phrase
formal
important enough to mention
Important enough that people should notice or talk about it.
Příklady
- Two results from the study are especially worthy of note.
- It is worthy of note that customer complaints dropped by 30 percent.
- Several worthy-of-note changes have been made to the policy.
worthy of respect
1/wˈɚði əv ɹɪspˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
deserving respect
Having qualities that mean people should respect you.
Příklady
- Anyone who works hard to support their family is worthy of respect.
- Her honesty, even when it hurt her, was truly worthy of respect.
- The team’s fair play made them worthy of respect, even in defeat.
worthy of the name
1/wˈɚði əv ðə nˈeɪm/
idiom
having the expected real qualities
Having all the qualities that something of that type should have; truly being what it is called.
Příklady
- Any city worthy of the name has a good public transport system.
- There hasn’t been a storm worthy of the name all winter.
- No leader worthy of the name would ignore such a crisis.
worthy successor
1/wˈɚði səksˈɛsɚ/
fixed phrase
successor as good as before
Someone or something that replaces another and is just as good, or almost as good, as the one before.
Příklady
- Many see her as a worthy successor to the previous director.
- The sequel is a worthy successor to the original film.
- He proved to be a worthy successor to his famous teacher.
worthy winner
1/wˈɚði wˈɪnɚ/
fixed phrase
winner who truly deserves it
A person or team that really deserves to win because they were the best.
Příklady
- The judges agreed she was a worthy winner of the prize.
- After such a strong performance, they were clearly worthy winners.
- He congratulated his opponent as a worthy winner.
worthy opponent
1/wˈɚði əpˈoʊnənt/
fixed phrase
opponent who deserves respect
Someone you compete or fight against who is strong and deserves respect.
Příklady
- He proved to be a worthy opponent in the championship.
- She proved to be a worthy opponent in the final match.
- They shook hands after the game, each acknowledging a worthy opponent.
- They shook hands, each recognizing the other as a worthy opponent.
- The champion finally met a truly worthy opponent.