unworthy
gb/ʌnwˈɚði/ us/ʌnwˈɚði/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 4300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B2
property
1
Not deserving respect or value
Not good enough to get respect or value.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] is unworthy of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unworthy' with 'worthless'. 'Unworthy' refers to not deserving something, while 'worthless' means having no value at all.
Συνώνυμα
undeserving (Neutral term meaning not worthy of something, without implying moral fault.)
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inferior (Implies being of lower quality or status, sometimes without moral judgment.)
Αντώνυμα
worthy (Direct opposite, meaning deserving of respect, value, or reward.)
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deserving (Means having the right to receive something good or positive.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
unworthy of trust
|unworthy behavior
|feel unworthy
|consider unworthy
|prove unworthy
Θέματα
emotions
|character
|judgment
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- His dishonest actions made him unworthy of the award.
- She felt unworthy of their kindness.
- The proposal was deemed unworthy of further discussion.
- They considered him unworthy of the leadership role.
- Such behavior is unworthy of a professional athlete.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I feel unworthy of this gift.
- He is unworthy of your trust.
- The story is unworthy of attention.
- She thinks she is unworthy of love.
- That man is unworthy of respect.
adjective
B2
property
2
Having low moral standards
Acting in a way that is bad or against good moral rules.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] is unworthy
Συνώνυμα
dishonorable (Focuses on lack of honor or integrity.)
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shameful (Emphasizes causing shame or disgrace.)
Αντώνυμα
honorable (Having high moral standards and integrity.)
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noble (Possessing admirable moral qualities.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
unworthy conduct
|unworthy motives
|unworthy act
Θέματα
morality
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The politician resigned after accusations of unworthy conduct.
- Such lies are unworthy of a true friend.
- He apologized for his unworthy actions during the meeting.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- That was an unworthy act.
- He made an unworthy comment.
- Her words were unworthy and hurtful.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
unworthy
IPA
GB/ʌnwˈɚði/
US/ʌnwˈɚði/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
un - worthy (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (worthy)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: unworthy
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Related words
worthwhile
adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
unworthiness
noun
worthless
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
worthily
adverb
unworthily
adverb
Εκφράσεις
deem unworthy
1/dˈim ʌnwˈɚði/
fixed phrase
Consider someone/something undeserving
To decide that someone or something does not deserve something good.
Παραδείγματα
- The committee deemed his application unworthy.
- They deemed the request unworthy of further discussion.
feel unworthy
1/fˈil ʌnwˈɚði/
fixed phrase
Believe you do not deserve something
To think you are not good enough to get something or be treated well.
Παραδείγματα
- She often feels unworthy of praise.
- After the mistake, he felt unworthy of his team's support.
unworthy of mention
1/ʌnwˈɚði əv mˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Too trivial to talk about
Not important enough to talk about or notice.
Παραδείγματα
- The error was so small it was unworthy of mention.
- His contribution was minor and unworthy of mention.