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