Commendable and Deplorable
Opposite meaning words
Commendable
Commendable adjective - Deserving of high regard or great approval.
Usage example: a commendable interest in classical music
Deplorable is an antonym for commendable.
Deplorable
Deplorable adjective - Arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust.
Usage example: we will not tolerate such deplorable behavior in a house of worship
Commendable is an antonym for deplorable.
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