Where does “unworthy” come from?
Unworthy comes from Middle English unworthy, composed of the prefix un- and worthy, meaning not deserving of honor or respect.
unworthy (English): Not worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless; An...
Definitions
- Not worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless; An...
Ancestry of “unworthy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | unworthy | — |
Words derived from “unworthy”