worthiness
noun/ˈwɜrðinəs/
Frequency rank: #18,141 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the quality of deserving respect, attention, or a particular reward.
Example sentence
She proved her worthiness for the leadership role through years of dedicated service.
Synonyms & related words
- merit
- deservingness
- suitability
- eligibility
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