Unworthier: meaning, definitions and examples
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unworthier
[ ˌʌnˈwɜrðiər ]
comparison form
Unworthier is the comparative form of unworthy, meaning less deserving of respect, admiration, or good treatment. It denotes a relative lack of merit or value in comparison to something or someone else.
Synonyms
inferior, less deserving, unmeritorious.
Examples of usage
- He felt unworthier than his peers.
- In this competition, she believed her skills were unworthier than those of the finalists.
- He always thought he was unworthier of their friendship.
- The unworthier candidate was still chosen for the position.
Translations
Translations of the word "unworthier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 menos digno
🇮🇳 कम योग्य
🇩🇪 weniger würdig
🇮🇩 kurang layak
🇺🇦 менш гідний
🇵🇱 mniej godny
🇯🇵 価値が低い
🇫🇷 moins digne
🇪🇸 menos digno
🇹🇷 daha az değerli
🇰🇷 덜 가치 있는
🇸🇦 أقل جدارة
🇨🇿 méně hodný
🇸🇰 mene hodný
🇨🇳 不那么值得
🇸🇮 manj vreden
🇮🇸 minna verðugur
🇰🇿 кемшілік
🇬🇪 მინიმუმი ღირსეული
🇦🇿 daha az dəyərli
🇲🇽 menos digno
Etymology
The word 'unworthy' originates from the Old English 'unwyrðe', which combines the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', with 'wyrðe', meaning 'worthy'. The root 'wyrðe' is related to the Proto-Germanic '* Würþiz', which conveys the concept of worthiness or value. Over time, the word evolved into its modern form, and the comparative 'unworthier' emerged to describe a lower degree of worthiness than something else. The use of 'unworthier' has been more limited in modern English, as speakers often prefer simpler constructions, but it maintains a presence in more formal or literary contexts.