Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The character of being unworthy; want of worth or merit.
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- noun The characteristic of being
unworthy .
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- noun the quality of being not particularly suitable or befitting
- noun the quality or state of lacking merit or value
Etymologies
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Examples
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The fool's unworthiness is also implied (Pr 17: 7; 19: 10).
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The answer to this can be very brief: always, when militarydefeat iS the payment meted out to peoples for their inner rottenness, cowardice, lack of character, in short, unworthiness.
Mein Kampf Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945 1925
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Apart from the Divine Office, which in spite of my unworthiness is a daily joy, I have not the courage to look through books for beautiful prayers.
The Story of a Soul Lisieux, St Therese of 1912
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Apart from the Divine Office, which in spite of my unworthiness is a daily joy, I have not the courage to look through books for beautiful prayers.
Story of a Soul (l'Histoire d'une Ame): The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux 1873-1897 1912
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Christ came into the world to save sinners, not good people, and your unworthiness is your greatest claim for His salvation.
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Psalm 42, which recalls the unworthiness of the priest to ascend to the altar, was not appreciated, perhaps because it has to be recited at the foot of the altar before one can go up to it.
RORATE CÆLI 2010
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The act of prayer teaches us our unworthiness, which is a very salutary lesson for such proud beings as we are.
Latest Articles 2009
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You keep going on about Crystal Skull's "unworthiness" Most people liked this film actually.
Stop Lucas: Harrison Ford Updates on Indiana Jones 5 | /Film 2008
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You keep going on about Crystal Skull's "unworthiness" Most people liked this film actually.
Stop Lucas: Harrison Ford Updates on Indiana Jones 5 | /Film 2008
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The ego is still in control and both partners have common dis-affinitiessuch as unworthiness, fear of love and intimacy, fear of rejection, abandonment, aloneness, etc
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