meritorious

deserving

dɪˈzəːvɪŋ

adjective

worthy of being treated in a particular way, typically of being given assistance.

the deserving poor

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creditable

ˈkrɛdɪtəb(ə)l

adjective

(of a performance, effort, or action) deserving public acknowledgement and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful.

a very creditable 2–4 defeat

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commendable

kəˈmɛndəb(ə)l

adjective

deserving praise.

he showed commendable restraint

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admirable

/ˈædm(ə)rəb(ə)l/

adjective

Arousing or deserving respect and approval.

he has one admirable quality—he is totally honest

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