# commendable

/kəˈmɛndəbəɫ/ (US) · /kəmˈɛndəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/commendable
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

deserving praise or respect. You use this to describe someone's actions or efforts when they have done a good job, even if they did not succeed completely.

For teachers: deserving of praise or formal recognition. Often used to describe efforts, qualities, or actions that meet a high standard of morality or diligence.

## Examples

- Your hard work on this project is truly commendable.
- The team made a commendable effort to finish the report on time despite the sudden power outage.
- While the final results fell short of the ambitious targets, the committee noted that the staff's dedication to the new safety protocols was highly commendable.

## Usage notes

- Typically used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'be' or 'seem', or as an attributive adjective before a noun.

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