Etymology

unworthy

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Today it means: Not worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless. Full definition →

Middle English unworthy
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromunworthy
  2. English todayunworthy

From Middle English unworthy, equivalent to un- + worthy.

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