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creditable

[kred-i-tuh-buhl] / ˈkrɛd ɪ tə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
praiseworthy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admirable commendable estimable exemplary laudable respectable
WEAK
batting a thousand believeable decent deserving excellent honest honorable meritorious nasty not too shabby organic palmary reputable reputed salt of the earth satisfactory suitable well-thought-of worthy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad dishonorable poor unworthy
WEAK
disrespected

Example Sentences

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That task finally fell to Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, who went 0.73sec ahead of the Austrian who finished up a creditable 11th.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Bottom side Real Oviedo earned a creditable 1-1 draw at home against Real Betis and sit five points from safety.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

In this fixture last season, Everton seemed set for a creditable 1-1 draw before James pulled out a stunning 93th minute winner.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

The right-hander pitched a creditable 5-2/3 innings, giving up three runs and two hits while striking out four and walking two, leaving with the score tied 3-3.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025

“The other arm band was creditable, as was the cup. Aye, quite creditable.”

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw