What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
deserving
Example
She is deserving of praise for her hard work. [deserving: adjective]
Example
The team's performance was deserving of a win. [deserving: preposition]
praiseworthy
Example
His dedication to his work is praiseworthy. [praiseworthy: adjective]
Example
The organization's efforts to help the community are praiseworthy. [praiseworthy: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Deserving is more commonly used than praiseworthy in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between deserving and praiseworthy?
Praiseworthy is more formal than deserving and is typically used in more formal or academic contexts.
