Antonyms for praiseworthy

Grammar : Adj

Spell : preyz-wur-th ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpreɪzˌwɜr ði

Definition of praiseworthy

Origin : mid-15c., from praise (v.) + worthy. Usually hyphenated until mid-19c. Related: Praiseworthiness.

adj deserving congratulations, adoration

Example sentences :

This praiseworthy sentiment is often the cause of their ruin.
Extract from : « The Industries of Animals » by Frdric Houssay

Is it only an ardent and, upon the whole, praiseworthy desire for information?
Extract from : « Notes on Life and Letters » by Joseph Conrad

The only praiseworthy thing about this moral poem was that it soon got lost.
Extract from : « My Reminiscences » by Rabindranath Tagore

"Threw down their guns," he repeated, as though that were a praiseworthy action.
Extract from : « Lords of the North » by A. C. Laut

Now I am not of those who think it praiseworthy to be always at home.
Extract from : « Girls and Women » by Harriet E. Paine (AKA E. Chester}

But Mr. Mill's argument is full of force and praiseworthy patience.
Extract from : « Critical Miscellanies, Vol. 3 (of 3) » by John Morley

But what are they all, if disconnected from a praiseworthy character?
Extract from : « The Young Maiden » by A. B. (Artemas Bowers) Muzzey

She had taken a school of mackerel—that was what she had done that was praiseworthy.
Extract from : « Judith Lynn » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

She had taught him to get money; that it was shrewd and praiseworthy to overreach and deceive.
Extract from : « Desk and Debit » by Oliver Optic

It's praiseworthy and commendable for a working girl to try to better herself.
Extract from : « Athalie » by Robert W. Chambers

Synonyms for praiseworthy

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