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unworthiness

/ʌnˈwɜːrðinəs/
un · wor · thi · ness
Adverb:unworthily
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Adjective:unworthy
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• noun

1

The quality or state of lacking merit, value, or desert; the condition of not being deserving of respect, attention, or reward.

Example

"Despite his accomplishments, he struggled with a deep sense of personal unworthiness throughout his career."

2

The quality of being morally reprehensible, dishonorable, or beneath the dignity of a person or position.

Example

"The committee condemned the unworthiness of his conduct during the public inquiry."

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• Rhymes for unworthiness

• Nearby Words

unworn
unworried
unworthily
unworthiness
unworthy
unwounded
unwoven

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'unworthy' and the suffix '-ness', ultimately tracing back to the Old English root 'weorþ' meaning 'value, price, or honor'.

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