worthiness
worthiness · worthinesses
The state or quality of having value or meritThe state or quality of having value or merit.
/ˈwɜː(ɹ)ðɪnəs/
Meaning
4 senses(uncountable)The state or quality of having value or merit.
the quality or state of having merit or value
(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.
Origin
From Middle English worthynesse, equivalent to worthy + -ness.From Middle English worthynesse, equivalent to worthy + -ness.
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Forms
plural: worthinesses| Singular | worthiness |
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Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsDerivedunworthiness
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable