Meritorious and Ratty
Opposite meaning words
Meritorious
Meritorious adjective - Deserving of high regard or great approval.
Ratty is an antonym for meritorious.
Nearby Word: meritoriously
Ratty
Ratty adjective - Arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust.
Usage example: that's a ratty way to treat an old friend who's fallen on hard times
Meritorious is an antonym for ratty.
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