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n. - The quality of being not particularly suitable or befitting; The quality or state of lacking merit or value.

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  • His praise released from her loud protestations of her unworthiness
  • The fool's unworthiness is also implied (Pr 17: 7; 19: 10).
  • The act of prayer teaches us our unworthiness, which is a very salutary lesson for such proud beings as we are.
  • Apart from the Divine Office, which in spite of my unworthiness is a daily joy, I have not the courage to look through books for beautiful prayers.
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