Definition

Noun: - The quality of being worthy of praise: The state or characteristic of deserving approval, admiration, or commendation due to one's actions, behavior, or attributes.

Usage

• This noun is used to describe an abstract, commendable quality inherent in a person, action, or thing. It is a formal term.
• It is typically used in evaluative or descriptive contexts, often in writing or formal speech.

Examples

• The praiseworthiness of her volunteer work was recognized by the entire community.
• Historians often debate the moral praiseworthiness of certain historical figures' decisions.
• The judge noted the exceptional praiseworthiness of the defendant's efforts to make amends.

Advanced Usage

• "of praiseworthiness": Used to specify the aspect or subject that is commendable.
  • The report highlighted the project's praiseworthiness in terms of environmental sustainability.
• "question the praiseworthiness of": Used to express doubt about whether something deserves praise.
  • Some critics question the praiseworthiness of awarding such high bonuses.

Variants and Related Words

• Praiseworthy (adj): Deserving praise.
  • His praiseworthy actions saved the company from bankruptcy.
• Praise (n/v): The expression of approval or admiration; to express such approval.
  • The teacher gave praise to the student. / We praise their dedication.

Synonyms

• Commendability: The quality of being worthy of recommendation or approval.
• Laudability: The quality of being highly praiseworthy.
• Meritoriousness: The quality of deserving reward or praise.

Antonyms

• Blameworthiness: The quality of being deserving of blame or censure.
• Reprehensibility: The quality of being deserving strong criticism or condemnation.

Noun

1. the quality of being worthy of praise