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Meanings of unworthy act in English

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Usage of unworthy act in English
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A French noble who sells his land commits an unworthy act.
The Lerouge Case
2
This was reported to Confucius as a most unworthy act.
China and the Chinese
3
Wyndham's grave and the present condition of Ireland stand as sorrowful reminders of that unworthy act.
The Mirrors of Downing Street / Some Political Reflections by a ...
4
If I committed any unworthy act, I should be degraded from the seniorship, and another appointed.
The Channings: A Story
5
Fortunately we live by the rule of law and any unworthy act must be judged and penalised, he said.
Reuters
6
The man tormented by his unworthy act in the past is quite aware of the futility of his longings.
A Handbook of Ethical Theory
7
For a pretext for this unworthy act the murder of two Spaniards upon an expedition at Vera Cruz was assigned.
Mexico / Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political...
8
It was wrong to commit an unworthy act, but it was a sin unspeakable to be caught by the public in the commission.
Youth Challenges
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He knew that men acting thus must be spies or criminals; that they were testing him, or luring him on to some unworthy act.
Frederick the Great and His Family: A Historical Novel
10
To "crib," to lie, or in any way to cheat or to do any unworthy act was, I believe, quite beyond his understanding.
Adventures and Letters of Richard Harding Davis
11
There is no more potent force than public opinion to compel to high achievement or restrain from unworthy acts.
The Recitation
12
With how much arrogant derision men given to such detraction, contrast the noble thoughts of the poet, with his unworthy acts!
Life of Chopin
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"But what an unworthy motive for an unworthy act!"
Jacques Bonneval; Or, The Days of the Dragonnades
14
"I do not feel responsible for his unworthy acts, but I am willing to show my sympathy by a small gift."
Hector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute
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"Sir Knight," said he angrily, "I would have thee to know that it is an unworthy act to strike one who cannot defend himself.
Young Folks Treasury, Volume 3 (of 12) / Classic Tales and Old-F...
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