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Estimable

adj.thoughtful, kindformal

What it means

Worthy of substantial respect and admiration.

Reach for it when giving formal praise to character, conduct, or achievement

Her estimable fairness earned the confidence of both teams.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    first-rate

    when informal praise of quality fits

    not when First-rate ranks performance and cheapens a formal character tribute.

  • warm

    admirable

    when a quality deserves sincere approval

    not when Admirable is more common and can praise one act without broad worthiness.

  • professional

    commendable

    when a specific action deserves approval

    not when Commendable is narrower and less personal than estimable.

  • professional

    respectable

    when conduct meets a sound standard

    not when Respectable may praise adequacy while carrying social-conformity overtones.

  • formal

    honorable

    when integrity and moral conduct are central

    not when Honorable is narrower and may imply codes of duty.

  • formal

    worthy

    when merit justifies attention or honor

    not when Worthy needs a complement in many contexts and can sound moralizing.

Said against

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  • disreputable
  • contemptible
  • unworthy

It naturally appears in

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  • estimable quality

    Patience is an estimable quality in a field instructor.

  • estimable record

    The charity has an estimable record of local accountability.

  • highly estimable

    Her refusal to claim others' work was highly estimable.

Where this comes from

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