Meritorious

Meaning

deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition

Deserving reward, praise, or recognition.

Example Sentences

His meritorious service to the community was recognized.

She received a scholarship for her meritorious academic performance.

Synonyms

praiseworthy, commendable, worthy, admirable, laudable

Entry 1

praiseworthy, commendable, worthy

Entry 2

praiseworthy, commendable, admirable, worthy, laudable

Antonyms

unworthy, disgraceful, blameworthy, undeserving, dishonorable

Entry 1

unworthy, disgraceful, blameworthy

Entry 2

unworthy, undeserving, dishonorable

Collocations

meritorious service, meritorious conduct, meritorious achievement

Entry 1

meritorious service, meritorious conduct, meritorious achievement

Entry 2

meritorious service, meritorious conduct, meritorious achievement