unworthy
adjective
un·wor·thy
ˌən-ˈwər-t͟hē 
1
b
: base, dishonorable
2
: not meritorious : undeserving
unworthy of attention
3
: not deserved : unmerited
unworthy treatment
4
: inappropriate to one's condition or station
actions unworthy of a gentleman
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What is clear is that Amrit is deemed unworthy of Tulika’s love because of his station, and that the bumbling family of bandits who storm the Rajdhani Express belong to an even lower caste.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 3 July 2024
Not only is Thompson a four-time NBA champion regarded as possibly the second greatest shooter in NBA history, but he’s also got a chip on his shoulder after Warriors brass deemed his contributions and accomplishments unworthy of a long-term max extension in San Francisco.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 July 2024
The couple sued the city in May for the right to go ahead with the demolition, accusing officials of acting unconstitutionally to save a site unworthy of historic preservation.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 27 June 2024
His claim that this is a domestic issue unworthy of his intervention raises questions about his objectivity and honesty.
—Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 3 July 2024
Not only is Thompson a four-time NBA champion regarded as possibly the second greatest shooter in NBA history, but he’s also got a chip on his shoulder after Warriors brass deemed his contributions and accomplishments unworthy of a long-term max extension in San Francisco.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 July 2024
The couple sued the city in May for the right to go ahead with the demolition, accusing officials of acting unconstitutionally to save a site unworthy of historic preservation.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 27 June 2024
His claim that this is a domestic issue unworthy of his intervention raises questions about his objectivity and honesty.
—Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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unworthy
adjective
un·wor·thy
ˌən-ˈwər-t͟hē
ˈən-
: lacking in excellence or worth : undeserving
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