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applaudable Antonyms

Opposite of applaudable

Pinning down the opposite of applaudable 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)

Worthy of applause, praise, or approval; commendable.

Usage Example

"The organization's commitment to reducing plastic waste is an deplorable effort that other companies should emulate."

Strongest
deplorable
reprehensible
blameworthy
contemptible
Strong
disgraceful
shameful
censorious

Similar words to applaudable

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

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

• Nearby Words

appetizing
appetizingly
applaud
applaudable
applauder
applause
applesauce

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