unworthiness

Definitions

The state or quality of lacking merit, value, or fitness.

A feeling of not deserving respect, love, or success.

Examples

She struggled with a deep sense of unworthiness that prevented her from accepting the promotion.

The character's confession revealed his profound unworthiness in the eyes of his ancestors.

Synonyms

inadequacy inferiority lack of merit unsuitability incompetence disrepute baseness

Antonyms

worthiness merit virtue adequacy excellence value suitability