unworthiness
- a word derived from unworthy.
Example Sentences
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This led to dark and distressing thoughts about her appearance, including ongoing feelings of unworthiness.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
That is what needs correction, not the unworthiness of the major.
From Washington Post • Mar. 7, 2023
“All those who see unworthiness when they look at me and are given thereby to denying me value — to you I say, ‘I’m not talking about being as good as you.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2022
Wallace: People use your success as proof of your unworthiness.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2019
Her general feeling of separateness and unworthiness she blamed on her foot.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
