unworthy
/ʌnˈwɜːði/ (bre, ipa) · [ənwˈɚði] /ʌnˈwɜːrði/ (ame, ipa) · [ənwˈɚði] /ˌən-ˈwər-t͟hē How to pronounce unworthy (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unworthy — 形容詞
- unworthypositive
- more unworthycomparative
- most unworthysuperlative
1. When a person or their actions do not have the qualities that would earn them ot
不值尊重
不值得受到尊敬、讚賞或支持
When a person or their actions do not have the qualities that would earn them other people's respect, praise, or backing.
The politician's dishonest behavior made him unworthy of public trust.
那名政治人物不誠實的行為讓他不值得公眾信任。
unworthy of + abstract noun (trust, loyalty)
Yumi felt her own efforts were unworthy of the praise her teacher gave her.
Yumi 覺得自己的努力不值得老師給予的讚美。
Mayor Okonkwo's decision to close the public library showed he was unworthy of the community's trust.
Okonkwo 市長關閉公立圖書館的決定，顯示他不值得社區居民的信任。
In her farewell speech, the principal reminded the students that no one is unworthy of kindness and respect.
校長在告別演說中提醒學生，沒有人不值得獲得善意與尊重。
Diego's rude comments toward the guests were unworthy of a professional host.
Diego 對賓客出言不遜，根本不值得一位專業主持人應有的身分待遇。
- undeserving
Focuses on not having earned something, while 'unworthy' emphasises lacking the necessary qualities
- discreditable
Stronger emphasis on bringing shame or damage to reputation; more formal
- ignoble
Formal or literary term suggesting a complete absence of moral honor; stronger than 'unworthy'
- worthy
Deserving respect, admiration, or support
- meritorious
Formal term meaning deserving praise or reward
文法句型
unworthy of + noun/pronoun
用法筆記
Often used in the pattern 'unworthy of [something]' where the object names the respect or admiration that is not deserved.
常見錯誤
2. Said of an idea, claim, or piece of information that has so little substance or
不值考慮
不值得花時間考慮或關注
Said of an idea, claim, or piece of information that has so little substance or value that it does not merit anyone's time, attention, or serious consideration.
The lawyer argued that the old witness statement was unworthy of the court's time.
律師主張那份舊證詞不值得法院花時間。
unworthy of + [entity]'s time
Amara considered the rumors unworthy of a response and ignored them completely.
Amara 認為那些謠言不值得回應，所以完全不予理會。
The editor rejected the article, calling it unworthy of publication in the journal.
編輯退回了那篇文章，認為它不值得在期刊上發表。
Chen thought the minor complaint was unworthy of further investigation.
Chen 認為那件小投訴不值得進一步調查。
When the evidence proved unreliable, the judge declared it unworthy of belief.
當證據被證明不可靠時，法官宣告它不值得採信。
- worthless
Stronger and more direct; 'unworthy' is more about failing a standard than having zero value
- negligible
Suggests smallness of importance; more objective and technical in tone
- insignificant
Focuses on lack of importance rather than failing a standard of worth
- worthy
Deserving of consideration or attention
- noteworthy
Worth paying attention to
文法句型
unworthy of + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Commonly used with abstract nouns such as 'consideration', 'attention', 'belief', 'notice'. The subject is usually a claim, idea, or piece of information rather than a person.
常見錯誤
3. When the quality or character of something falls short of what is normally expec
不相稱
與身分、角色或標準不相稱
When the quality or character of something falls short of what is normally expected or required for a particular role, position, occasion, or standard.
Such casual language is unworthy of a formal academic paper.
這麼隨意的用語和正式的學術論文不相稱。
unworthy of + [domain/standard]
Fatima's careless work was unworthy of her usual high standards.
Fatima 粗心大意的工作成果和她一貫的高標準不相稱。
The cheap decorations seemed unworthy of the grand wedding ceremony.
那些廉價的裝飾品和盛大的婚禮場面顯得不相稱。
Omar's selfish behavior during the crisis was unworthy of someone in his position of trust.
Omar 在危機期間自私的行為，與他肩負信任的職位不相稱。
Vikram felt that the tiny apartment was unworthy of the rent the landlord demanded.
Vikram 覺得那間小公寓的條件配不上房東開的租金。
- unbecoming
Very close in meaning; 'unbecoming' tends to focus on social appropriateness while 'unworthy' implies a moral or quality judgment
- unsuitable
Broader and more neutral; does not carry the judgmental tone of 'unworthy'
- inappropriate
Focuses on lack of fittingness; more objective and common in everyday use
文法句型
unworthy of + noun
用法筆記
The object of 'of' names the expected standard or role, for example 'unworthy of her talent', 'unworthy of a professional', or 'unworthy of the occasion'.
常見錯誤
4. Characterizing an action or conduct as morally contemptible and beneath the stan
不光彩
道德上可鄙的；不光彩的
Characterizing an action or conduct as morally contemptible and beneath the standards of basic decency — used as a direct moral judgment, typically without an accompanying 'of'-phrase.
The company's decision to dump waste in the river was unworthy and deserved punishment.
該公司決定將廢棄物倒入河裡，此舉十分不光彩，理應受罰。
unworthy as predicative adjective
Kofi could not believe that his colleague would stoop to such an unworthy act.
Kofi 無法相信他的同事竟會墮落到做出如此不光彩的行為。
stoop to + unworthy act
Spreading false rumors about a coworker to damage her promotion chances is a deeply unworthy act.
為了影響同事升遷而散布不實謠言，是極不光彩的行為。
The historian described the general's actions during the war as unworthy of a civilized nation.
歷史學家形容那位將軍在戰時的行為，對文明國家而言極不光彩。
Mei refused to take part in the scheme, saying it was entirely unworthy.
Mei 拒絕參與那個計畫，說那完全是件不光彩的事。
- base
Very similar in moral judgment; 'base' is slightly more literary and carries a stronger sense of lowliness
- contemptible
Focuses on the feeling of scorn that the action evokes in others, while 'unworthy' is more about the action's own nature
- despicable
Stronger than 'unworthy'; suggests the action deserves hatred or disgust
文法句型
be unworthy
deem something unworthy
用法筆記
Typically describes actions or behavior rather than labeling a person directly. Most common in formal, literary, or moral commentary contexts.