adj
Meaning 1
Unworthy of merit; not deserving of merit; not meritorious.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
immeritorious
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Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: ĭmĕrĭtôʹrĭəs
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Received-Pronunciation: /ɪmɛɹɪˈtɔːɹɪəs/
History
Etymology
im- (“un-”, “not”) + meritorious (“worthy or deserving of merit”); compare the Latin immeritōrius