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Synonyms & Similar Words
admirability
commendability
laudability
meritoriousness
deservingness
creditworthiness
respectability
honorableness
virtuousness
goodness
excellence
merit
worth
value
dignity
nobleness
magnanimity
generosity
kindness
benevolence
altruism
selflessness
humility
modesty
unpretentiousness
Meaning of Praiseworthiness
The state of being worthy of praise
Definitions
- The quality of being deserving of praise or admiration
- * The state of being commendable or laudable
Etymology of Praiseworthiness
The word "Praiseworthiness" originates from the Old English words "prais" meaning praise and "worth" meaning worth or value, and the suffix "-ness" which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
Historically, the word has been used to describe something or someone that is deserving of praise or admiration, and has been in use since the 15th century
Example Uses
- The charity's praiseworthiness was evident in the way they selflessly helped those in need
- * The athlete's praiseworthiness was recognized by the crowd as she broke the world record
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
* unworthiness
undeservingness
blamefulness
culpability
guiltiness
shamefulness
dishonorableness
disreputability
notoriety
infamy
discredibility
unrespectability
untrustworthiness
unreliability
unfaithfulness
disloyalty
dishonesty
unscrupulousness