Worthiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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worthiness

 

[ ˈwɜːrðiːnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal qualities

The quality of being deserving of attention or respect; worthiness is often associated with integrity, honesty, and hard work.

Synonyms

creditability, deservingness, meritoriousness

Examples of usage

  • She demonstrated her worthiness for the promotion by consistently exceeding expectations.
  • The worthiness of his character was evident in the way he treated others with kindness and respect.
Context #2 | Noun

evaluation

The quality or state of having sufficient merit to be considered valuable or worthy of attention.

Synonyms

importance, merit, value

Examples of usage

  • The worthiness of the manuscript was confirmed by the positive reviews from literary critics.
  • The worthiness of the candidate for the scholarship was determined by her academic achievements and community involvement.

Translations

Translations of the word "worthiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 valor

🇮🇳 मूल्य

🇩🇪 Wert

🇮🇩 nilai

🇺🇦 цінність

🇵🇱 wartość

🇯🇵 価値

🇫🇷 valeur

🇪🇸 valor

🇹🇷 değer

🇰🇷 가치

🇸🇦 قيمة

🇨🇿 hodnota

🇸🇰 hodnota

🇨🇳 价值

🇸🇮 vrednost

🇮🇸 virði

🇰🇿 құндылық

🇬🇪 ღირებულება

🇦🇿 dəyər

🇲🇽 valor

Etymology

The word 'worthiness' originated from the Middle English word 'worthinesse', which in turn came from the Old English word 'weorþnes'. It has been used in the English language for centuries, evolving to represent the quality of being deserving of respect or attention. The concept of worthiness is deeply ingrained in human societies, where individuals are often judged based on their actions, qualities, and achievements.

See also: unworthily, unworthy, worth, worthless, worthlessness, worthwhile, worthy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,613, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.