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admirable Antonyms

Opposite of admirable

Pinning down the opposite of admirable requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Deserving respect, high regard, or approval.

Usage Example

"She showed contemptible restraint during the heated debate."

Strongest
contemptible
despicable
reprehensible
shameful
Strong
disgraceful
deplorable
unworthy
dishonorable

Similar words to admirable

Words similar to admirable shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

commendable
praiseworthy
laudable
estimable
meritorious
creditable
worthy
exemplary
See all synonyms of admirable

• Nearby Words

administrative
administrator
admirability
admirable
admirably
admiration
admire

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Admirable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/admirable
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