unmeritorious (adjective)

1. In Greek mythology, the character Prometheus was punished by the gods for his unmeritorious actions of stealing fire from Zeus and giving it to humans.

2. During the Salem Witch Trials in colonial America, many innocent people were wrongly accused and condemned based on unmeritorious accusations of witchcraft.

3. In the popular anime series 'Naruto', the character Sakura often belittles and underestimates her teammate Naruto for his seemingly unmeritorious skills, but later realizes his true potential.

4. In the Marvel comics, the supervillain Mysterio often utilizes illusions and tricks to deceive heroes, making his villainy unmeritorious compared to other formidable foes.