Definition

The quality of being deserving of praise or approval.

Example

Her creditableness in the project earned her a promotion.

Conversation

I was reading about how important creditableness is in our work.

That makes sense; people need to trust our skills and judgment.

Exactly! It really affects our reputation in the long run.

For sure, maintaining that creditableness can open many doors.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Creditableness → It is formed from "credit" (from Latin "creditum", meaning belief or trust) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "creditableness" refers to the quality of being worthy of belief or trust.

Memory Tip

Think of 'credit' as trust or belief, and remember that 'creditableness' means the quality of being trustworthy.

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