Unworthy/ʌnˈwɜːrði/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Self-Evaluation Used when someone feels they don't meet the standards or deserve something. Despite accolades, he saw himself as unworthy of the award. Pro Tip 2/3Rejection Sensation Expresses a feeling that someone or something is not worth consideration or time. The proposal was dismissed as unworthy of further discussion. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact Implies deep emotional responses like guilt or inadequacy. She couldn't shake the feeling of being unworthy of happiness.