Laudable
adjective
Worthy of praise or admiration.
His efforts to help the community were laudable.
Often appears as...
- laudable effort
- laudable cause
adjective
Worthy of praise or admiration.
His efforts to help the community were laudable.
Often appears as...
- laudable effort
- laudable cause
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Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
The word 'laudable' carries a positive tone, signaling approval and respect.
Volunteering your time for a laudable cause can be very fulfilling.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
'Laudable' is often used in formal speech and writing, not casual conversations.
The board found the director's commitment to innovation particularly laudable.
Pro Tip 3/3Sincerity Matters
Use 'laudable' to describe genuinely praiseworthy actions, not to flatter.
She received the award in recognition of her laudable work in science.
Compare with
admirablecommendablecreditabledeserveestimatorexemplarymeritoriouspraiseworthy
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Eric X. Li: A tale of...
It cannot be exported. But that is the point precisely. The significance of China's example is not that it provides an alternative, but the demonstration that alternatives exist. Let us draw to a close this era of meta-narratives. Communism and democracy may both be laudable ideals,
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Eric X. Li: A tale of...
It cannot be exported. But that is the point precisely. The significance of China's example is not that it provides an alternative, but the demonstration that alternatives exist. Let us draw to a close this era of meta-narratives. Communism and democracy may both be laudable ideals,
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Gad Saad
Canadian Scientist
There are justifiable case-by-case situations wherein an educator might exhibit targeted sensitivity to a student's unique circumstances. This is humane and laudable. In most instances though, trigger warnings are not a manifestation of justified empathy but are symptomatic of an ailing culture.
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Jamais Cascio
American Writer
Sustainability is a seemingly laudable goal - it tells us we need to live within our means, whether economic, ecological, or political - but it's insufficient for uncertain times. How can we live within our means when those very means can change, swiftly and unexpectedly, beneath us?
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John Quincy Adams
American President
To read the Bible is of itself a laudable occupation and can scarcely fail of being a useful employment of time; but the habit of reflecting upon what you have read is equally essential as than of reading itself, to give it all the efficacy of which it is susceptible.
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Vivienne Ming
The tax on being different is largely implicit. People need not act maliciously for it to be levied. In fact, at its heart is a laudable sentiment: 'prove it to me.' The problem is that we are requiring different levels of proof without realising it.
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Jean Hanff Korelitz
American Novelist
I say that glorious prose is a fine and laudable thing, but without an enthralling story, it's just so much verbal tapioca. Simply put, the best books have both, and the best writers disparage neither.
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Michael Oren
American Historian
America is a unique place. The value part of American foreign policy is something I think is very laudable, but it is uniquely American. And it is part of what makes America special.
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Sallust
Roman Historian
In my opinion, he only may be truly said to live and enjoy his being who is engaged in some laudable pursuit, and acquires a name by some illustrious action, or useful art.
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Li Keqiang
Chinese Politician
In fighting the debt crisis, E.U. countries have enhanced co-operation and carried out reform with tremendous courage. This is laudable.
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Patrick Soon-Shiong
South African Businessman
The foundations and the intent of the Affordable Care Act are laudable. The way it's being implemented is a disaster.
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Gad Saad
Canadian Scientist
Few people are as well-situated to speak about the laudable benefits of a humane immigration policy than me.
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Gad Saad
Canadian Scientist
There are justifiable case-by-case situations wherein an educator might exhibit targeted sensitivity to a student's unique circumstances. This is humane and laudable. In most instances though, trigger warnings are not a manifestation of justified empathy but are symptomatic of an ailing culture.
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Jamais Cascio
American Writer
Sustainability is a seemingly laudable goal - it tells us we need to live within our means, whether economic, ecological, or political - but it's insufficient for uncertain times. How can we live within our means when those very means can change, swiftly and unexpectedly, beneath us?
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John Quincy Adams
American President
To read the Bible is of itself a laudable occupation and can scarcely fail of being a useful employment of time; but the habit of reflecting upon what you have read is equally essential as than of reading itself, to give it all the efficacy of which it is susceptible.
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Vivienne Ming
The tax on being different is largely implicit. People need not act maliciously for it to be levied. In fact, at its heart is a laudable sentiment: 'prove it to me.' The problem is that we are requiring different levels of proof without realising it.
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Jean Hanff Korelitz
American Novelist
I say that glorious prose is a fine and laudable thing, but without an enthralling story, it's just so much verbal tapioca. Simply put, the best books have both, and the best writers disparage neither.
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Michael Oren
American Historian
America is a unique place. The value part of American foreign policy is something I think is very laudable, but it is uniquely American. And it is part of what makes America special.
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Sallust
Roman Historian
In my opinion, he only may be truly said to live and enjoy his being who is engaged in some laudable pursuit, and acquires a name by some illustrious action, or useful art.
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Li Keqiang
Chinese Politician
In fighting the debt crisis, E.U. countries have enhanced co-operation and carried out reform with tremendous courage. This is laudable.
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Patrick Soon-Shiong
South African Businessman
The foundations and the intent of the Affordable Care Act are laudable. The way it's being implemented is a disaster.
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Gad Saad
Canadian Scientist
Few people are as well-situated to speak about the laudable benefits of a humane immigration policy than me.
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