creditable
Americanadjective
adjective
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deserving credit, honour, etc; praiseworthy
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obsolete credible
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Etymology
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Explanation
Doing something creditable means that you made a solid effort worthy of recognition, like baking a cake that tastes pretty good even if the decoration is not the most impressive. A creditable effort or achievement might not be extraordinary, but it’s still something to be proud of. For example, a student might give a creditable performance in a school play — not the star of the show, but definitely reliable and worth recognizing. Similarly, a work project can be considered creditable if it meets expectations and shows a job well done. The word creditable reminds us that effort matters, and it’s important to give credit where it’s due.
Example Sentences
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The portrait Mr. Devine paints of Mr. Sanders is sympathetic and mostly creditable on a personal level.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Mr. Benet, a singer-songwriter making a creditable Broadway debut, has a supple and strong voice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Though the ratio isn’t a perfect predictor of the stock market’s subsequent 12-month return, it has done a creditable job since 2014.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026
Bottom side Real Oviedo earned a creditable 1-1 draw at home against Real Betis and sit five points from safety.
From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026
“Anything creditable that I do is due to Mr. Elijah Muhammad.”
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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