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unworthy Antonyms

Opposite of unworthy

Because the opposite of unworthy shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not deserving effort, attention, respect, or a specified treatment.

Usage Example

"The committee dismissed the proposal as worthy of serious consideration."

Strongest
worthy
deserving
Strong
meritorious
creditable
commendable

• adjective (Context 2)

Beneath the moral character, status, or dignity of a person or institution; dishonorable or base.

Usage Example

"Such petty dishonesty is completely honorable of a scholar of her standing."

Strongest
honorable
noble
befitting
Strong
becoming
dignified
reputable

Similar words to unworthy

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

undeserving
unbecoming
ignoble
unbefitting
meritless
dishonorable
disreputable
worthless
See all synonyms of unworthy

• Nearby Words

unworried
unworthily
unworthiness
unworthy
unwounded
unwoven
unwrap

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