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laudableness

laudableness

9.3
A quality that makes a person or action worthy of praise
  • noun
  • /ˈlɔːdəblnəs/
  • Formal
translation icon : loable
  • The laudableness of his actions was recognized by the entire community.

Examples

  • Their commitment to honesty and integrity demonstrated the laudableness of their character.

  • There is great laudableness in helping those in need.

  • Her laudableness in volunteering for difficult projects inspired others to do the same.

  • The laudableness of her actions inspired many in the community.

  • The laudableness of her tireless dedication to community service earned her widespread admiration.

  • His laudableness in standing up for what is right made a significant impact on those around him.

  • The committee acknowledged the laudableness of her efforts to improve local education initiatives.

Synonyms

merit
vslaudableness
258 3.5

A quality that shows someone deserves praise or a reward

emphasizes praise specifically rather than any kind of worthiness
worthiness
vslaudableness
13 4.7

Being seen as having value and deserving respect

applies specifically to being worthy of praise or commendation
laudability
vslaudableness
  • Formal
9.2

The quality of being worthy of praise

is the general quality of being deserving of praise or commendation
praiseworthiness
vslaudableness
7.5

Being admired for good or brave actions

focuses on praise and commendation rather than broader respect
meritoriousness
vslaudableness
8.5

Deserving praise or a reward

highlights praise rather than reward or general worth
creditability
vslaudableness
6.8

The quality of being worthy of praise or recognition for an achievement

covers praise broadly, not only formal recognition or credit
admirableness
vslaudableness
7.0

The quality of being worthy of respect and praise for good actions

centers on praise and commendation more than respect alone
admirability
vslaudableness
6.7

A quality that makes people respect a person or thing

relates more to praise and formal commendation than admiration only
deservedness
vslaudableness
7.4

Being worthy of a reward or punishment

narrows this to worthiness specifically for praise or commendation
deservingness
vslaudableness
8.4

Being worthy of help, reward, or attention

focuses on praise and commendation rather than general assistance
honorableness
vslaudableness
  • US
7.4

A quality of being honest and fair that earns respect

is about praise and commendation rather than moral honor alone

Antonyms

unworthiness
3 7.5

A feeling that you are not good enough and do not deserve good things

How Deserving

excellence
150 3.2
laudableness
  • Formal
9.3
merit
258 3.5

Surface Forms

laudableness singular
laudablenesses plural

Morphology

laudableness = laudable (transparent) = laud + able + ness

Formation from the adjective 'laudable' by the productive suffix '-ness' creates a noun meaning 'the quality of being laudable', which is a direct, regular derivation.

Etymology

Laudableness comes from the Latin word laudare, which means 'to praise'. Think of the common word applaud, when you clap to show praise; laudableness is the quality of being 'worthy of praise'.