Definition

Noun: The quality or state of being deserving of praise; merit or commendability.

Usage

"Praiseworthiness" is a formal noun used to describe the inherent quality of an action, behavior, or character that makes it worthy of approval, admiration, or positive recognition. It focuses on the merit of the subject itself.

Examples

• The praiseworthiness of her volunteer work is undeniable.
• The committee assessed the praiseworthiness of each nomination before selecting a winner.
• His honesty, while causing short-term difficulty, added to the overall praiseworthiness of his decision.

Advanced Usage

• In philosophical ethics, praiseworthiness is often discussed in contrast to blameworthiness when evaluating moral actions and intentions.
  • The debate centered not on the outcome but on the moral praiseworthiness of the agent's motives.

Variants and Related Words

• Praiseworthy (adjective): Deserving praise.
  • His efforts were truly praiseworthy.
• Praise (noun/verb): The expression of approval or admiration; to express such approval.

Synonyms

• Commendability
• Laudability
• Meritoriousness
• Admirability

Antonyms

• Blameworthiness
• Censurability
• Reprehensibility

Noun

1. the property of deserving praise