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Definition of worthiness

worthiness

/ˈwɜːrðinəs/
wor · thi · ness
Adverb:worthily
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Adjective:worthy
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• noun

1

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for worthiness

• Nearby Words

worsted
worth
worthily
worthiness
worthing
worthington
worthless

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'worthy' (from Old English 'weorþig', meaning having value or merit) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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