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Meritoriousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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meritoriousness

 

[ ˌmerɪˈtɔːriəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

evaluation

The quality of being deserving of praise or reward due to one's actions, achievements, or qualities.

Synonyms

commendable, excellence, worthiness.

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Word Description / Examples
meritoriousness

Used to describe the quality of having merit or deserving reward or praise. Often found in formal or academic contexts.

  • The meritoriousness of her thesis was recognized by all the professors
  • Their meritoriousness in service earned them several medals
worthiness

Often used to convey the quality of being good enough or deserving respect. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

  • Her worthiness for the award was evident from her accomplishments
  • The worthiness of the project was debated for hours
excellence

Describes an outstanding quality or performance in various contexts, such as academics, sports, or arts. This word has a very positive connotation.

  • She was awarded for her excellence in mathematics
  • The school is known for its academic excellence
commendable

Used when praising someone's actions or qualities. It is less formal and can be used in everyday conversation.

  • Her efforts to help the community are commendable
  • It's commendable how he always works so hard

Examples of usage

  • His meritoriousness was recognized by the awarding of the Nobel Prize.
  • She demonstrated her meritoriousness through her dedicated work ethic.
  • The committee acknowledged the meritoriousness of his contributions to the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "meritoriousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mérito

🇮🇳 योग्यता

🇩🇪 Verdienst

🇮🇩 keutamaan

🇺🇦 заслуга

🇵🇱 zasługa

🇯🇵 功績

🇫🇷 mérite

🇪🇸 mérito

🇹🇷 liyakat

🇰🇷 공로

🇸🇦 استحقاق

🇨🇿 zásluha

🇸🇰 zásluha

🇨🇳 优点

🇸🇮 zasluga

🇮🇸 verðleiki

🇰🇿 еңбек

🇬🇪 დამსახურება

🇦🇿 əməyi

🇲🇽 mérito

Etymology

The word 'meritoriousness' originated from the Latin word 'meritōrius', which means 'deserving of reward or praise'. The concept of meritoriousness has been valued throughout history, with various cultures recognizing and honoring individuals for their deserving actions or qualities. The term highlights the importance of recognizing and rewarding individuals for their contributions and achievements.

See also: merited, meritorious, unmerited, unmeritedly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,000, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.