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unworshipful

adjective · Middle English

A polite but devastating way to describe a lack of aesthetic or moral worth.

Lacking in beauty, dignity, or any quality that commands respect.

In the wild

“The crumbling facade of the old theater was an unworshipful sight after decades of neglect.”

Origin

Derived from Middle English, contrasting the state of being worthy of honor with a wretched appearance.

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