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

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.