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estimable

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of estimable

1 deserving of high regard or great approval

  • a dramatist with an estimable body of work
Synonyms of estimable

admirable, applaudable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy
Words Related to estimable

deserving, worthy

awesome, distinctive, distinguished, excellent, heady, honorable, impressive, noteworthy, noticeable, outstanding, redoubtable, reputable, respectable

invaluable, precious, priceless, valuable

delightful, enjoyable, pleasing, satisfying

ethical, good, high-minded, moral, noble, principled
Near Antonyms of estimable

base, contemptible, deplorable, despicable, detestable, dirty, infamous, lousy, nasty, notorious, pitiable, pitiful, scabby, scummy, scurvy, sorry, unlikable, unworthy, vile, worthless, wretched

disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, low, mean, scandalous, seamy, shady, shameful, shocking, sordid, unethical, unsavory
Antonyms of estimable

censurable, discreditable, illaudable, reprehensible

2 having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge

  • no estimable archaeologist would be fooled by such a crude and obvious hoax
Synonyms of estimable

esteemed, name, prestigious, recognized, reputable, reputed, respectable, respected
Words Related to estimable

honorable, venerable, worthy

creditable, good, praiseworthy

celebrated, distinguished, famed, famous, honored, illustrious, notable, prominent, redoubtable, renowned, well-known
Near Antonyms of estimable

seedy, shadowy, shady

no-name, obscure, undistinguished, unknown
Antonyms of estimable

disreputable

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