laudability
/,lɔ:də'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (laudableness) /'lɔ:dəblnis/
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Definition
Noun: - The quality of being worthy of praise: The state or characteristic of deserving commendation or approval.
Usage
"Laudability" is a formal noun used to describe the inherent worthiness of something or someone to receive praise. It focuses on the praiseworthy quality itself, rather than the act of praising. - It is often used in evaluative or critical contexts, such as in discussions of ethics, art, or behavior. - It is a less common word; its adjective form "laudable" is used more frequently.
Examples
- The laudability of her charitable work is unquestionable.
- The committee debated the artistic laudability of the controversial film.
- His actions, while effective, lacked moral laudability.
Advanced Usage
- "of great/high/low laudability": Used to specify the degree of praiseworthiness.
- The scientist's dedication to open research is of the highest laudability.
Variants and Related Words
- Laudable (adj): Deserving praise.
- His efforts to promote peace were laudable.
- Laudableness (n): A synonym for "laudability," meaning the quality of being laudable.
- Laud (v): To praise highly, especially in a public context.
- The mayor lauded the bravery of the firefighters.
Synonyms
- Praiseworthiness: The quality of deserving approval.
- Commendability: The quality of being worthy of recommendation or approval.
- Meritoriousness: The quality of deserving reward or praise.
Antonyms
- Blameworthiness: The quality of deserving censure or blame.
- Reprehensibility: The quality of deserving strong criticism or condemnation.
Noun
- the quality of being worthy of praise