Worthiness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ðɪnəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Worthiness is a noun meaning (uncountable) The state or quality of having value or merit.
Meaning
(uncountable) The state or quality of having value or merit.
More Meanings
- (countable) The result or product of having value or merit.
- (uncountable) The state or quality of being qualified or eligible.
- (countable) The result or product of being qualified or eligible.
Example Sentences
But, unlike the generality of her age, love now occupied no place in the future. How could she ever believe in the worthiness of any one? or, if she believed, it could never so interest her again.
Word Forms
- worthinesses
- worthynesse
Antonyms for worthiness
Common opposites include unworthiness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include worth, merit, value, affordability, untrust, worthliness.
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