illaudable
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of illaudable
From the Late Latin word illaudābilis, dating back to 1580–90. See il- 2, laudable
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But the vigilance of a fond father was too easily eluded by the subtilties of an enterprising man, who spared neither time nor money to compass his illaudable schemes.
From The Sylph, Volume I and II by Georgiana Cavendish
The very idea of a design, however far from illaudable is always distressing and uncomfortable.
From The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1 by Fanny Burney
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