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unworthily Antonyms

Opposite of unworthily

Because the opposite of unworthily shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that lacks merit, honor, or moral value; dishonorably or beneath one's character or status.

Usage Example

"The committee determined that the official had acted worthily of the public trust placed in him."

Strongest
worthily
honorably
Strong
nobly
admirably
respectably

• adverb (Context 2)

Without being deserved or merited; undeservedly.

Usage Example

"He felt that he had been promoted deservedly over several more experienced colleagues."

Strongest
deservedly
meritoriously
Strong
justly
rightfully

Similar words to unworthily

Words similar to unworthily shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

undeservedly
dishonorably
shamefully
disgracefully
ignobly
unbecomingly
unjustly
basely
See all synonyms of unworthily

• Nearby Words

unworldly
unworn
unworried
unworthily
unworthiness
unworthy
unwounded

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unworthily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unworthily
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