unworthiness

IPA/ʌnˈwɜːðinəs/
IPA/ʌnˈwɜːrðinəs/

unworthiness — 名詞

1. the quality of not deserving respect, trust, or support because of bad character

1.名詞C1
釋義

不配受尊重

因品行不好而不值得信任或支持

the quality of not deserving respect, trust, or support because of bad character or actions.

例句

Christopher's unworthiness became obvious when he took credit for Hana's work.

Christopher 搶走 Hana 的功勞後，大家都看出他不配受尊重。

unworthiness shown by taking credit for others' work

The crowd talked about the mayor's unworthiness after he mocked the injured player.

市長嘲笑受傷球員後，人群開始談論他多麼不配受尊重。

常見搭配
  • sense of unworthiness
  • feel unworthiness
  • confess unworthiness
  • prove unworthiness through deceit
  • unworthiness for office
同義詞
  • lack of merit

    plainer and more analytical than the formal word 'unworthiness'

  • disgrace

    focuses more on shame or public dishonor than on underlying character

  • unfitness

    narrower; often used for being unsuitable for a duty, office, or role

反義詞
  • worthiness

    direct opposite; deserving respect, support, or trust

  • integrity

    emphasizes strong moral character rather than the judgment made about it

文法句型

someone's unworthiness

the unworthiness of + noun

feel unworthiness after + gerund

用法筆記

Usually uncountable and formal. When followed by 'for', it often judges whether someone deserves a role, prize, or trust after bad conduct, not whether they simply lack skill.

常見錯誤

His unworthinesses were obvious after the hearing.
His unworthiness was obvious after the hearing.
'unworthiness' is usually uncountable.
The board questioned her unworthiness for the role' when you only mean she lacked experience.
The board questioned her suitability for the role.
'unworthiness' suggests moral failure or lack of merit, not simple inexperience.

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常用片語

  • a sense of unworthiness
  • someone's unworthiness for office
  • the unworthiness of a leader

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