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Definition of praiseworthiness

praiseworthiness

/ˈpreɪzˌwɜːr.ði.nəs/
praise · wor · thi · ness
Adverb:praiseworthily
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Adjective:praiseworthy
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praiseworthiness Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The quality or state of deserving admiration, approval, or commendation.

Example

"Philosophers often debate whether the moral praiseworthiness of an action depends on the agent's intentions or the actual outcomes."

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• Nearby Words

praise
praiseful
praiser
praiseworthiness
praiseworthy
praline
pram

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Praiseworthiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/praiseworthiness
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