meritorious Synonyms
Strongest:
- detestable
- worthless
- censurable
- pitiable
- contemptible
- pitiful
- pitiable
- worthless
- contemptible
- censurable
- unworthy
- detestable
- vile
- discreditable
- deplorable
- unworthy
- discreditable
- pitiful
- vile
- deplorable
- reprehensible
- reprehensible
Strong:
- wretched
- mean
- sordid
- scabby
- base
- low
- low
- illaudable
- scurvy
- notorious
- illaudable
- scandalous
- ignominious
- unlikable
- infamous
- shady
- scabby
- shady
- despicable
- lousy
- unethical
- wretched
- lousy
- base
- scurvy
- dirty
- shameful
- despicable
- shocking
- sorry
- disgraceful
- shocking
- nasty
- dishonorable
- disgraceful
- dirty
- notorious
- nasty
- dishonorable
- unlikable
- infamous
- scandalous
- sorry
- unsavory
- unethical
- shameful
- mean
- sordid
- disreputable
- disreputable
- unsavory
- ignominious
Weak:
meritorious Meaning
meritorious (s)
deserving reward or praise
meritorious (a.)
Possessing merit; deserving of reward or honor; worthy of recompense; valuable.
meritorious Sentence Examples
- The meritorious student received a scholarship for their exceptional academic achievements.
- The soldier's meritorious service earned him a promotion to Sergeant.
- Her meritorious conduct during the crisis averted a potential disaster.
- The meritorious work of the research team led to a groundbreaking discovery.
- The meritorious efforts of the volunteer organization made a significant impact on the community.
- The meritorious design of the building earned the architect numerous awards.
- The meritorious contributions of the scientist advanced the field of physics.
- The meritorious performance of the artist received critical acclaim.
- The meritorious actions of the police officer saved multiple lives.
- The meritorious qualities of the leader inspired others to follow their example.
FAQs About the word meritorious
deserving reward or praisePossessing merit; deserving of reward or honor; worthy of recompense; valuable.
praiseworthy, distinguished, laudable, excellent, admirable,worthy, impressive, honorable, commendable, creditable
detestable, worthless, censurable, pitiable, contemptible, pitiful, pitiable, worthless, contemptible, censurable
The meritorious student received a scholarship for their exceptional academic achievements.
The soldier's meritorious service earned him a promotion to Sergeant.
Her meritorious conduct during the crisis averted a potential disaster.
The meritorious work of the research team led to a groundbreaking discovery.