unadmirable
Lacking laudable qualities
Not worthy of admiration; lacking qualities that inspire respect or approval.
The word appears most often in contexts where someone or something falls short of expected standards: His behavior at the meeting was unadmirable.
It carries less force than contemptible or despicable—merely the absence of what would deserve praise.
Deserving strong disapproval
- despicableMorally worthless, beneath regard
- contemptibleDeserving strong disrespect
- disgracefulCausing loss of respect
- shamefulCausing or meriting disgrace
dishonorable · detestable · loathsome · odious · abhorrent · heinous · vile · scandalous
Not meriting what's given
- ingloriousShameful, without renown
- undistinguishedLacking notable qualities
- unremarkableNot worthy of comment
- unimpressiveFailing to inspire admiration
forgettable · mediocre · lackluster · uninspiring · unexceptional · ordinary · pedestrian · second-rate
Regarded with disfavor
- condemnedOfficially declared unfit
- criticizedExpressed disapproval of
- censuredFormally disapproved of
- disparagedCriticized with contempt
denounced · rejected · shunned · scorned · disdained · looked down upon · unfavored · unpopular
deplorable
Deserving strong disapproval
- despicableMorally worthless, beneath regard
- contemptibleDeserving strong disrespect
- disgracefulCausing loss of respect
shameful · dishonorable · detestable · loathsome · odious · abhorrent · heinous · vile · scandalous · ignoble
undeserving
Not meriting what's given
- ingloriousShameful, without renown
- undistinguishedLacking notable qualities
- unremarkableNot worthy of comment
unimpressive · forgettable · mediocre · lackluster · uninspiring · unexceptional · ordinary · pedestrian · second-rate · inferior
frowned upon
Regarded with disfavor
- condemnedOfficially declared unfit
- criticizedExpressed disapproval of
- censuredFormally disapproved of
disparaged · denounced · rejected · shunned · scorned · disdained · looked down upon · unfavored · unpopular · unwelcome
unadmirableadmirable
Deserving high regard
praiseworthy · commendable · laudable · exemplary · honorable
unadmirableadmirable
Deserving high regard
exemplary · outstanding · excellent · distinguished · impressive
admire, admiration, admired, admiring, admirer, admirable, admirably, admiringly, self-admiration