worthiness

English

Alternative forms

• worthynesse (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle English worthynesse, equivalent to worthy +‎ -ness.

Noun

worthiness (countable and uncountable, plural worthinesses)

1. (uncountable) The state or quality of having value or merit.
2. (countable) The result or product of having value or merit.
3. (uncountable) The state or quality of being qualified or eligible.
4. (countable) The result or product of being qualified or eligible.

Anagrams

• shire towns