What is another word for laudable?

Pronunciation: [lˈɔːdəbə͡l] (IPA)

Laudable is a word used to describe actions or qualities that are praiseworthy or deserving of high regard. Some synonyms for this term include commendable, admirable, respectable, estimable, and meritorious. All of these words signify a sense of praise and admiration for someone or something that has achieved something significant. Commendable refers to something that deserves commendation or approval. Admirable suggests qualities worthy of admiration, while respectable implies a high degree of respect or esteem. Estimable describes something deserving of great respect, and meritorious denotes something worthy of reward or recognition. Overall, these synonyms for laudable convey a sense of excellence and deserving recognition.

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What are the opposite words for laudable?

The opposite of laudable is blameworthy. Blameworthy describes something that is deserving of blame or criticism. It is something that is considered wrong, inappropriate, or unacceptable. Other antonyms for laudable include disgraceful, shameful, discreditable, and ignominious. These words describe actions or behaviors that are considered immoral, unethical, or simply unacceptable in society. A person or an organization that is considered blameworthy deserves to be held accountable for their actions. They may be subject to legal action or social ostracism, depending on the severity of their actions. It is important to understand these antonyms of laudable to help identify and avoid negative behaviors and actions.

Usage examples for Laudable

For myself, I know no station in which, the occupation of to-day cheerfully done and the occupation of to-morrow cheerfully looked to, any one of these pursuits is not most humanizing and laudable.
"Dickens As an Educator"
James L. (James Laughlin) Hughes
I am not sure whether it was curiosity rather than a laudable benevolence that prompted this resolve.
"Melomaniacs"
James Huneker
I had cherished vain hopes that she wouldn't favor us with the light of her countenance this year, even though she did inform Grace of her laudable desire to stay with the seniors for pure spite.
"Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School or The Parting of the Ways"
Jessie Graham Flower

Famous quotes with Laudable

  • In my opinion, he only may be truly said to live and enjoy his being who is engaged in some laudable pursuit, and acquires a name by some illustrious action, or useful art.
    Sallust
  • We hear much of a decent pride, a becoming proud, a noble pride, a laudable pride. Can that be decent, of which we ought to be ashamed? Can that be becoming, of which God has set forth the deformity? Can that be noble which God resists and is determined to abase? Can that be laudable, which God call abominable.
    Robert Cecil
  • The coming together of two laudable movements -- death with dignity and cost containment -- concerns me Patients have a right to die. But do they have a duty to die
    Mark Siegler
  • He who would not be frustrate of his hope to write well hereafter in laudable things ought himself to be a true poem.
    John Milton
  • Theorist, and trifler though I may be called, I again assert as our first and holiest duty, the elevation and enlightenment of the proletariate: I again call on those nobler spirits among us who are working erroneously, it may be, but with incipient or growing sincerity and nobleness of mind, to divert their strenuous effort from the promotion of narrow class interests, from silly squabbles about offices and salaried positions, from a philanthropy laudable in itself and worthy of rational pursuit, but meagre in the range of its benevolence and ineffectual towards promoting the nearest interests of the nation, into that vaster channel through which alone the healing waters may be conducted to the lips of their ailing and tortured country.
    Sri Aurobindo

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