Meritoriousness: meaning, definitions and examples
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meritoriousness
[ ˌmerɪˈtɔːriəsnəs ]
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
Word origin
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.