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unworthily

/ʌnˈwɜːr.ðɪ.li/
un · wor · thi · ly
Adjective:unworthy
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• adverb

1

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

Example

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

2

Without being deserved or merited; undeservedly.

Example

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

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• Nearby Words

unworldly
unworn
unworried
unworthily
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unworthy
unwounded

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unworthily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unworthily
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