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What is another word for Meritorious? – 128 Meritorious Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    Meaning of Meritorious

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "meritorious" refers to a person or thing that deserves reward, praise, or esteem, having merit or value.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "meritorious" as deserving of praise or reward, having or showing exceptional quality or value.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary describes "meritorious" as deserving praise or reward because of being good or valuable.

    Example Uses

    • The meritorious student received a full scholarship to attend the prestigious university.
    • Her meritorious service to the community was recognized with a special award.
    • The company's meritorious efforts to reduce carbon emissions were acknowledged by the environmental organization.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inadequate unworthy unmeritorious undeserving worthless valueless inferior mediocre poor subpar unimpressive unremarkable disappointing unsatisfactory unacceptable reprehensible deplorable disgraceful shameful dishonorable disreputable notorious