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laudable

Adjective

IPA /ˈlɔːdəbl/

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Deserving praise because the aim or action is good, even if the effort does not fully succeed.

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laudable/ˈlɔːdəbl/

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A good aim: reduce household waste
Makes a serious effort
The effort deserves praise

A laudable effort deserves admiration even before complete success is achieved.

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Her laudable efforts to reduce household waste inspired the whole family.
The students made a laudable attempt to include every viewpoint.

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laudable — Deserving praise because the aim or action is good, even if the effort does not fully succeed.

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Deserving praise because the aim or action is good, even if the effort does not fully succeed.

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Word origin

From Latin laudabilis, related to laus, meaning praise.

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A laudable aim can deserve admiration even when achieving it proves difficult.

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