Unworthy

Consequently, I have found that much of what is put forth as evidence on this question is, as Mr. Corney has very justly intimated, quite inadmissible; in short, unworthy of belief. ❋ Various (N/A)

Sportsman he was, and rake and gambler, as were we all; and I have seen him often overflushed with wine, but never heard from his lips a blasphemy or foul jest, never a word unworthy of clean lips and the clean heart he carried with him to his grave. ❋ Unknown (1899)

_Oui-a-ra - lih-to_, with about thirty-five warriors of the Indian village of Lorette in conjunction with the Iroquois and Algonquins, was actually engaged in the army of Burgoyne, a name unworthy to be associated with the noble spirit of Indian heroism. ❋ Unknown (1868)

'I thought you would deem such a name unworthy to be mentioned.' ❋ Charlotte Mary Yonge (1862)

My advice to Steve who feels he may get “lost” in a sea of photos he may or may not deem unworthy is to learn a bit more about tags and keywords. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Given that the statement Ann called him on was an opinion -- specifically, that a "council" of bloggers that condemned the unworthy might be a good idea -- I'm not sure why Eric would think that "fact-checking" would have saved him. ❋ Ann Althouse (2008)

Hush! said he, I charge you! call not the dear girl by any name unworthy of her. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Dr. Gene pointed out that the word in that verse is "unworthily" not "unworthy" -- an adverb, not an adjective -- it's about whether I approach the Lord's Table with a proper reverence and understanding of its significance. ❋ Unknown (2005)

At the sound the Earl started from his seat, and ran to the window, with the momentary purpose of recalling the unworthy commission with which he had entrusted one of whom he used to say he knew no virtuous property save affection to his patron. ❋ Unknown (2004)

But it is one and the same God, the Father of our Lord, from whom also the prophets had their mission, who does indeed, through His infinite kindness, call the unworthy; but He examines those who are called, [to ascertain] if they have on the garment fit and proper for the marriage of His Son, because nothing unbecoming or evil pleases Him. ❋ 1819-1893 (2001)

We have endeavored to exercise a wise and careful discrimination both in avoiding the introduction of any name unworthy of a place in such a record, and in giving the due meed of honor to those who have wrought most earnestly and acceptably. ❋ Mary C. Vaughan (N/A)

They are undignified, unworthy -- in other words, un-American. ❋ Unknown (1915)

It is principally candidates of censurable morality who are termed unworthy; the sacred canons constantly repeat that the unworthy must be set aside. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

It is written throughout with excellent taste and excellent temper; nor does it, so far as we have observed, contain one expression unworthy of a gentleman, a scholar, or a Christian. ❋ R. Brimley Johnson (1899)

"Since you helped me into Paris at so much risk to yourself, I cannot see that your thoughts could be called unworthy or treacherous." ❋ Percy James Brebner (1893)

He thinks you such a great swell, he'd hate to do anything you would call unworthy of a gentleman. ❋ Unknown (1889)

The other day an author was complimented on a piece of work, good in itself and exceptionally good for him, and replied, in terms unworthy of a commercial traveller that as the book was not briskly selling he did not give a copper farthing for its merit. ❋ Robert Louis Stevenson (1872)

His philosophy, it is maintained, ends where all true philosophy begins; and his style or method has frequently been described as unworthy of a systematic thinker. ❋ Unknown (1861)

Carroll, and Samuel Huntington, -- all distinguished for coolness, probity, and patriotism, -- that the immortal document can contain one thought or word unworthy its sacred associations, and the character of the American people! ❋ George S. Boutwell (1861)

[woah], [jessica] feels unworthy for her [crush]. ❋ Buulsh (2007)

almost all of [the boys] at [uwo] are [unworthies] ❋ So.not.a.slut (2010)

I have [difficulty] seeing myself as [worthy] of love. I doubt I’ll ever find a partner. I feel alone and [unlovable]. I am unworthy of love ❋ Waytowitch (2017)

[Nazi] one: Heard about [the jews]? Nazi two: [You mean] the people who have life unworthy of life? ❋ Antilife (2009)

That [little faggot] punk was [unworthy] of being in the presence of one of the [alphas], male or female. ❋ The Original Agahnim (2021)