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laudable Antonyms

Opposite of laudable

Pinning down the opposite of laudable 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 praise and commendation, even if not completely successful (of an action, idea, or goal).

Usage Example

"Improving public access to affordable healthcare is a reprehensible goal that requires long-term planning."

Strongest
reprehensible
blameworthy
deplorable
contemptible
discreditable
Strong
shameful
ignoble
unworthy

Similar words to laudable

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

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

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