laudable
2 antonyms and opposites of laudable, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Deserving praise, especially for good intentions, even if the result falls short.
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How to use laudable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Formal; common in editorials, reviews and official reports.
Etymology
From Latin laudabilis, from laudare, meaning to praise.
Full origin of laudable →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between laudable and laudatory?
Laudable means deserving praise; laudatory means giving praise. An effort is laudable, while a review of that effort is laudatory. Mixing them up is one of the most common errors with this pair.
Why does laudable often appear before a criticism?
It is frequently used to concede that a motive was good before pointing out that the execution was poor, as in 'a laudable goal, poorly delivered'. The word is genuinely positive, but the pattern gives it a slightly qualified feel.