What does worthiness mean?
Definitions for worthiness
wor·thi·ness
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Princeton's WordNet
worthinessnoun
the quality or state of having merit or value
Wiktionary
worthinessnoun
The state or quality of having value or merit.
worthinessnoun
The result or product of having value or merit.
worthinessnoun
The state or quality of being qualified or eligible.
worthinessnoun
The result or product of being qualified or eligible.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Worthinessnoun
Etymology: from worthy.
The prayers which our Saviour made were for his own worthiness accepted, ours God accepteth not, but with this condition, if they be joined with a belief in Christ. Richard Hooker.
Determining never to marry but him, whom she thought worthy of her; and that was one in whom all worthinesses were harboured. Philip Sidney.
He that is at all times good, must hold his virtue to you, whose worthiness would stir it up where it wanted, rather than slack it where there is such abundance. William Shakespeare.
Who is sure he hath a soul, unless
It see and judge, and follow worthiness,
And by deeds praise it? he who doth not this,
May lodge an inmate soul, but ’tis not his. John Donne.What set my thoughts on work was the worthiness and curiosity of the subject in itself. William Holder.
She is not worthy to be loved, that hath not some feeling of her own worthiness. Philip Sidney.
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worthiness
Worthiness refers to the quality of having value, merit or being deserving of something. It can pertain to a person, object, or a concept that displays commendable characteristics, importance, usefulness, or is considered suitable for a particular purpose. Furthermore, it can refer to the virtue of being honorable, having integrity, or demonstrating attributes such as honesty, trustworthiness, and reliability. It is a subjective judgement often based on a set of established standards or criteria.
Webster Dictionary
Worthinessnoun
the quality or state of being worthy; desert; merit; excellence; dignity; virtue; worth
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of worthiness in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of worthiness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of worthiness in a Sentence
We must transcend the illusion that money or power has any bearing on our worthiness as children of God"
A man with a half volition goes backwards and forwards, and makes no way on the smoothest road a man with a whole volition advances on the roughest, and will reach his purpose, if there be even a little worthiness in it. The man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder - a waif, a nothing, a no man. Have a purpose in life and having it, throw such strength of mind and muscle into your work as God has given you.
When we feel good about the choices we’re making and when we’re engaging with the world from a place of worthiness rather than scarcity, we feel no need to judge and attack.
In every aspect of our lives, we are always asking ourselves, How am I of value? What is my worth? Yet I believe that worthiness is our birthright.
In every aspect of our lives, we are always asking ourselves, How am I of value What is my worth Yet I believe that worthiness is our birthright.
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