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worthiness Antonyms

Opposite of worthiness

Pinning down the opposite of worthiness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of having merit, value, or excellence that deserves respect, recognition, or reward.

Usage Example

"The scholarship committee evaluated each applicant's unworthiness based on academic achievement and community service."

Strongest
unworthiness
worthlessness
Strong
inadequacy
inferiority

Similar words to worthiness

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

merit
deservingness
worth
value
virtue
excellence
dignity
suitability
See all synonyms of worthiness

• Nearby Words

worsted
worth
worthily
worthiness
worthless
worthlessly
worthlessness

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