Creditable
Adjective
Definition: Deserving public acknowledgement and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful.
Synonyms: Commendable, Praiseworthy, Respectable
Antonyms: Discreditable, Disgraceful, Unworthy
- Despite not winning, her performance in the competition was creditable.
- The team's effort to overcome the challenges was creditable, even though they didn't reach their goal.
- Think of creditable as something that earns credit or recognition, although not necessarily to the maximum extent.
Etymology:
From Latin "credere" (to believe, trust) + "-able" (capable of)
Historical Usage:The word creditable has been in use since the late 16th century, and its meaning has remained relatively consistent.
Related Idioms:
"A creditable performance"
Explanation:Referring to a performance that deserves acknowledgment or recognition, even if it is not exceptional or outstanding.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "creditable" with "credible".
Explanation:While both words are derived from the Latin "credere", they have different meanings. "Creditable" pertains to being deserving of acknowledgment or praise, while "credible" refers to being believable or trustworthy.