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worthy Synonyms

Another word for worthy

Choosing another word for worthy depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition, respect, or support.

Usage Example

"The community rallied together to raise funds for a admirable local charity."

Strongest
admirable
praiseworthy
laudable
commendable
Strong
meritorious
estimable
honorable
reputable
virtuous

• adjective (Context 2)

Deserving of a specified effort, attention, or treatment (usually followed by "of").

Usage Example

"Her groundbreaking research is certainly deserving of international acclaim."

Strongest
deserving
meriting
Strong
befitting
appropriate

• noun (Context 3)

A notable, eminent, or important person within a particular community or group (often used humorously orironically).

Usage Example

"Several local worthies gathered at the town hall to inaugurate the new library."

Strongest
dignitary
notable
Strong
luminary
personage
pillar
bigwig

Opposites of worthy

The opposite of worthy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unworthy
undeserving
worthless
nonentity
nobody
ignoble
unfit
disreputable
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• Nearby Words

worthlessness
worthwhile
worthwhileness
worthy
would
wound
wounded

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Worthy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/worthy
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