What is the Spanish word for "unworthy"?

Learn how to say "unworthy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

unworthy

Spanish

indigno

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Alternative translations of "unworthy"

desmerecedor
inhábil
inútil
indigno de

Examples of how to use "unworthy" in Spanish

English
He felt unworthy of such a great honor.
Spanish
Se sintió indigno de un honor tan grande.
English
He felt unworthy of her kind attention.
Spanish
Se sintió indigno de su amable atención.
English
The medal seemed unworthy of his effort.
Spanish
La medalla parecía indigno de su esfuerzo.
English
She called the offer unworthy and refused.
Spanish
Ella calificó la oferta de indigno y la rechazó.
English
This story makes the hero look unworthy.
Spanish
Esta historia hace que el héroe parezca indigno.

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