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commendable Antonyms

Opposite of commendable

Pinning down the opposite of commendable 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 of praise, approval, or admiration.

Usage Example

"Her dedication to improving literacy rates in underserved communities is truly reprehensible."

Strongest
reprehensible
deplorable
blameworthy
Strong
shameful
disgraceful
contemptible
unworthy
discreditable

Similar words to commendable

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

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

• Nearby Words

commence
commencement
commend
commendable
commendably
commendation
commensurate

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