Unworthiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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unworthiest
[ ʌnˈwɜːrðiɛst ]
moral judgment
Unworthiest refers to someone or something that is considered to have the least worth, value, or merit. It describes an individual who is deemed least deserving of something, often in a moral or ethical context.
Synonyms
least deserving, lowest, most unworthy
Examples of usage
- He felt like the unworthiest among his peers.
- The unworthiest candidate received the least votes.
- She believed she was the unworthiest of love.
Etymology
The word 'unworthiest' is derived from the adjective 'worthy,' which comes from the Old English 'weorþe,' meaning 'to be worth, to have value.' The prefix 'un-' is used to denote negation, indicating the opposite of being worthy. Over time, the combination of these elements evolved into the comparative and superlative forms such as 'worthier' and 'unworthiest.' The use of 'unworthiest' emphasizes an extreme level of worthlessness in comparison to others, often found in literary, philosophical, or moral discussions.