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unworthy

 adjective
     
un‧wor‧thy formal
1 not deserving respect, attention etc
unworthy of
an idea that's unworthy of serious consideration
2 unworthy behaviour, attitudes etc are not acceptable from someone who is respected or who has an important job
unworthy of
a suggestion that's unworthy of someone who hopes to become President
—unworthiness noun [uncountable]
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