unworthier
More beneath contempt
Unworthier is the comparative form of unworthy, describing someone or something less deserving than another: He felt unworthier of her love than any rival.
The word is literary and somewhat archaic; modern English typically prefers more unworthy or rephrases entirely.
Lower in degree
- second-rateBelow acceptable standards
- substandardBelow required quality
- mediocreOf only moderate quality
- low-gradeOf poor quality
subordinate · lower · beneath · baser · meaner · poorer · worse · lowlier
Not rightfully due
- unearnedNot rightfully gained
- unwarrantedWithout adequate justification
- unjustifiedLacking adequate reason
- undueBeyond what's warranted
inappropriate · unsuitable · unfit · discreditable · inexcusable · disqualified · unentitled · undeserved
Having too little
- lackingBeing without something
- insufficientBelow required quantity
- incompetentLacking necessary skill
- unfitNot suited for purpose
unqualified · incapable · ineffective · substandard · imperfect · flawed · wanting · unsatisfactory
lesser
Lower in degree
- second-rateBelow acceptable standards
- substandardBelow required quality
- mediocreOf only moderate quality
low-grade · subordinate · lower · beneath · baser · meaner · poorer · worse · lowlier · minor
unmerited
Not rightfully due
- unearnedNot rightfully gained
- unwarrantedWithout adequate justification
- unjustifiedLacking adequate reason
undue · inappropriate · unsuitable · unfit · discreditable · inexcusable · disqualified · unentitled · undeserved · not good enough
deficient
Having too little
- lackingBeing without something
- insufficientBelow required quantity
- incompetentLacking necessary skill
unfit · unqualified · incapable · ineffective · substandard · imperfect · flawed · wanting · unsatisfactory · inept
humiliated
Made to feel worthless
sheepish · chastened · disgraced · shamed · lowered · degraded · diminished · debased · brought low · crestfallen