Definitions for: Worthiness


[n] the quality or state of having merit or value



Webster (1913) Definition: Wor"thi*ness, n.
The quality or state of being worthy; desert; merit;
excellence; dignity; virtue; worth.

Who is sure he hath a soul, unless It see, and judge,
and follow worthiness? --Donne.

She is not worthy to be loved that hath not some
feeling of her own worthiness. --Sir P.
Sidney.

The prayers which our Savior made were for his own
worthiness accepted. --Hooker.

Antonyms: unworthiness

See Also: deservingness, good, goodness, merit, meritoriousness, praiseworthiness, quotability, roadworthiness

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