unworthiness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the quality or state of lacking merit or value
  2. noun the quality of being not particularly suitable or befitting

Etymology

From Middle English unworthynesse; equivalent to unworthy + -ness or un- + worthiness.

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