Verb dictionary form / Noun + にあたらない

[Not worth; no need to]

Connection: Verb dictionary form / Noun + にあたらない

Usage: A formal expression meaning something is not worth doing or there is no need for a particular emotional reaction. Often used to say that something is not surprising, not worth worrying about, or not worth criticizing. Common with emotion-related verbs: 驚くにあたらない (not worth being surprised about).

Examples:

彼の成功は驚くにあたらない。努力の結果だ。(His success is not surprising. It's the result of hard work.)

そんな小さなことは心配するにあたらない。(Such a small thing is not worth worrying about.)

この程度の批判は気にするにあたらない。(This level of criticism is not worth minding.)