creditable
Worthy of praise
Creditable means deserving of credit or approval—worthy of respect without necessarily being outstanding.
A creditable performance is solid and respectable, even if not exceptional.
The word carries a sense of meeting expectations honorably: She made a creditable effort despite the obstacles.
Not to be confused with credible (believable) or creditworthy (financially reliable).
Deserving high regard
- laudableDeserving of recognition
- praiseworthyDeserving approval or admiration
- worthyDeserving respect or esteem
- honorableHaving high moral standards
respectable · meritorious · estimable · exemplary · noble · reputable · virtuous · decent
Appearing worthy of belief
- convincingAble to persuade
- believableAble to convince
- authenticVerified as original
- realisticTrue to life
genuine · feasible · probable · likely · conceivable · persuasive · tenable · logical
Consistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- honestFree from deception
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- trustableWorthy of confidence
steadfast · consistent · sincere · loyal · true · unfailing · devoted · forthright
Mention of a source
- attributionAssigning origin or cause
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
- sourcePoint of origin
footnote · bibliography · mention · recognition · documented · traceable · sourced · cited
admirable
Deserving high regard
- laudableDeserving of recognition
- praiseworthyDeserving approval or admiration
- worthyDeserving respect or esteem
honorable · respectable · meritorious · estimable · exemplary · noble · reputable · virtuous · decent · dignified
plausible
Appearing worthy of belief
- convincingAble to persuade
- believableAble to convince
- authenticVerified as original
realistic · genuine · feasible · probable · likely · conceivable · persuasive · tenable · logical · sound
reliable
Consistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- honestFree from deception
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
trustable · steadfast · consistent · sincere · loyal · true · unfailing · devoted · forthright · integrity
citation
Mention of a source
- attributionAssigning origin or cause
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
source · footnote · bibliography · mention · recognition · documented · traceable · sourced · cited · attributed
esteem
Favorable opinion of worth
- standingPosition, physical or social
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- respectabilityMoral and social worthiness
status · renown · stature · honor · repute · dignity · eminence · recognition · goodwill · character
- skill levelsbeginner, novice, intermediate, expert, advanced
- uprightupright, erect, vertical, perpendicular, standing
creditablediscreditable
Causing loss of reputation
shameful · reprehensible · deplorable · disgraceful · censurable
creditabledishonorable
Lacking integrity or ethics
disreputable · disgraceful · ignominious · infamous · scandalous