worthiness
ˈwɜːrðɪnəs
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Definition of worthiness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
valuestate of having value or merit
  • Her worthiness was recognized by everyone.
deservingness merit value
2.
suitabilityquality of being good enough for something
  • His worthiness for the role was unquestionable..
fitness merit suitability
3.
qualificationRarestate of being qualified or eligibleRare
  • His worthiness for the role was unquestionable.
eligibility qualification
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Origin of worthiness

Old English, weorth (value) + -ness (state)

Terms with worthiness included in their meaning

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worthiness
state of being worthy of respect or esteem
lack of merit
lacking merit or worthiness
achievement
prove one's abilities or worthiness
value
lack of worthiness due to absence of higher values
worthiness
quality of being worthy of something valuable
respect
adding a sense of worthiness or respect
worthiness
quality of deserving esteem or regard
praise worthiness
quality of being worthy of praise

Examples of worthiness in a sentence

  • He questioned the worthiness of the investment.
  • Her worthiness for the scholarship was evident.
  • The committee debated his worthiness for the award.
  • Her worthiness to join the team was evident.
  • The scholarship committee debated his worthiness.

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  1. French:valeur, aptitude, ...
  2. German:Würdigkeit, Eignung, ...
  3. Italian:valore, idoneità, ...
  4. Spanish:valía, idoneidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:mérito, aptidão, ...
  6. Chinese:价值, 配得上的品质, ...
  7. Japanese:価値, 適性, ...
  8. Arabic:جَدَارَة, أَهْلِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רְאוּיוּת, כְּשֵׁרוּת, ...
  10. Russian:достоинство, пригодность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гідність, відповідність, ...
  12. Hindi:पात्रता, उपयुक्तता, ...
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