英語

unworthy

gb/ʌnwˈɚði/ us/ʌnwˈɚði/
B2 英語
~ 4300
語義
0件の語義
adjective B2 property
1

Not deserving respect or value

Not good enough to get respect or value.

用法パターン: [someone/something] is unworthy of [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unworthy' with 'worthless'. 'Unworthy' refers to not deserving something, while 'worthless' means having no value at all.
類義語
undeserving (Neutral term meaning not worthy of something, without implying moral fault.) | inferior (Implies being of lower quality or status, sometimes without moral judgment.)
対義語
worthy (Direct opposite, meaning deserving of respect, value, or reward.) | deserving (Means having the right to receive something good or positive.)
コロケーション
unworthy of trust |unworthy behavior |feel unworthy |consider unworthy |prove unworthy
テーマ
emotions |character |judgment |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.

用法パターン: [someone/something] is unworthy
類義語
dishonorable (Focuses on lack of honor or integrity.) | shameful (Emphasizes causing shame or disgrace.)
対義語
honorable (Having high moral standards and integrity.) | noble (Possessing admirable moral qualities.)
コロケーション
unworthy conduct |unworthy motives |unworthy act
テーマ
morality |behavior |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • That was an unworthy act.
  • He made an unworthy comment.
  • Her words were unworthy and hurtful.
文法
辞書形
unworthy
IPA
GB/ʌnwˈɚði/
US/ʌnwˈɚði/
音節・強勢
un - worthy (2音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (worthy)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: unworthy
関連語
Core family
worth noun/adjective A2 worthy adjective B2 worthiness noun
Related words
worthwhile adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
unworthiness noun worthless adjective B2
Advanced or less common
worthily adverb unworthily adverb
表現

deem unworthy

1
/dˈim ʌnwˈɚði/
fixed phrase

Consider someone/something undeserving

To decide that someone or something does not deserve something good.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • The error was so small it was unworthy of mention.
  • His contribution was minor and unworthy of mention.

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