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Synonyms & Similar Words
deserving
meritorious
commendable
laudable
admirable
respectable
honorable
good
virtuous
noble
excellent
superior
outstanding
distinguished
notable
praiseworthy
creditable
estimable
valuable
useful
beneficial
deserving
justified
rightful
suitable
fitting
proper
decent
justifiable
legitimate
valid
Meaning of Worthy
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "worthy" means having or showing the qualities or character that justify respect, admiration, or esteem.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "worthy" as having worth or value, deserving of respect or admiration.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "worthy" as deserving respect, admiration, or praise because of being good, valuable, or important.
Example Uses
- The charity worker was worthy of recognition for her tireless efforts to help those in need.
- The artist's latest painting is a worthy addition to the museum's collection.
- After years of hard work, she felt worthy of a promotion to a higher position.
- The new policy is a worthy attempt to address the issue of climate change.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unworthy
undeserving
unwarranted
unmerited
unjustified
illegitimate
invalid
worthless
valueless
useless
unbeneficial
disreputable
dishonorable
shameful
disgraceful
deplorable
lamentable
regrettable
disappointing
inadequate
insufficient