Meaning
unworthy, undeserving
- disgusting, despicable
In a sentence
Si sente indegno di quel premio.
He feels unworthy of that award.
Non sei indegno del nostro aiuto.
You are not undeserving of our help.
Che gesto indegno hai fatto ieri!
What a disgusting thing you did yesterday!
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| indegno | masculine · singular |
| indegna | feminine · singular |
| indegni | masculine · plural |
| indegne | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often followed by di + infinitive: indegno di fiducia, indegno di governare.
- Stronger and more formal than non meritevole; common in moral judgment, criticism, journalism, and literature.
- For people, behavior, or treatment: un comportamento indegno, un trattamento indegno. Less common for everyday mild criticism.