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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Thomas Frank took Brentford into the Premier League for the first time in their history and helped them to a creditable 13th-place finish last season.

From BBC

Thomas Frank took Brentford into the Premier League for the first time in their history and helped them to a creditable 13th-place finish last term as they held their own in the top flight.

From BBC

The Wildcats had a creditable road performance and figure to remain ranked despite the loss.

From Seattle Times

An eight-game unbeaten run prior to Saturday's match, including creditable draws at home to Portugal and Belgium, had lifted the mood around the Republic after a difficult start to Stephen Kenny's reign.

From BBC

The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, would be disappointed if his party failed to score any significant wins; 50 to 100 seats would be a creditable performance.

From New York Times

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