unworthy
adjective
un·wor·thy
ˌən-ˈwər-t͟hē 
1
b
: base, dishonorable
2
: not meritorious : undeserving
unworthy of attention
3
: not deserved : unmerited
unworthy treatment
4
: inappropriate to one's condition or station
actions unworthy of a gentleman
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The role challenged her stardom by stripping away her character’s societal status and had Bona giving up everything in pursuit of her unworthy idol.
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 May 2024
In a candid interview, the singer and activist opens up about healing from an abusive childhood and painful divorce through motherhood and mental health advocacy
Growing up Jewel felt unworthy of love.
—Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 May 2024
In a candid interview, the singer and activist opens up about healing from an abusive childhood and painful divorce through motherhood and mental health advocacy
Growing up Jewel felt unworthy of love.
—Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
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unworthy
adjective
un·wor·thy
ˌən-ˈwər-t͟hē
ˈən-
: lacking in excellence or worth : undeserving
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