Definition

Adjective: - Not deserving praise: "illaudable" describes something that is unworthy of commendation or approval; blameworthy or discreditable.

Usage Examples

• (Behaviour that is not praiseworthy.)
• (An effort that is not commendable.)

Advanced Usage

• "illaudable effort": an action or attempt that is not worthy of praise, often due to negligence or poor quality.
  • The illaudable effort put into the project was evident in its many errors. (The work was substandard and not deserving of recognition.)

Variants and Related Words

• Illaudably (adv): in a manner that is not deserving of praise.
  • He behaved illaudably by ignoring the instructions. (He acted in a blameworthy fashion.)

Synonyms

• Blameworthy: deserving of blame or censure.
• Reprehensible: morally wrong and deserving criticism.
• Discreditable: bringing shame or disrepute.

Antonyms

• Laudable: deserving praise or commendation.
• Praiseworthy: worthy of admiration and approval.

Related Idioms

• To fall short of the mark: to fail to meet expectations or standards, often resulting in an illaudable outcome.
  • The illaudable performance fell short of the mark set by previous years. (The performance was not up to standard and thus not praiseworthy.)