Commendable and Detestable

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Commendable adjective - Deserving of high regard or great approval.

Usage example: a commendable interest in classical music

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Detestable is an antonym for commendable.

Detestable adjective - Not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency.

Usage example: the detestable actions of a nasty little man

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Commendable is an antonym for detestable.

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