respectable

[ri-spek-tuh-buhl] / rɪˈspɛk tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

good, honest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate creditable decent honorable mediocre modest ordinary proper satisfactory tolerable upright

WEAK

admirable august becoming befitting comely conforming correct decorous dignified done estimable fair moderate nice passable presentable redoubtable redoubted reputable reputed respected seemly sublime suitable venerable virtuous well-thought-of worthy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

extraordinary improper insufficient intolerable unacceptable unsuitable unsuited

WEAK

bad cheap corrupt dishonest dishonorable inadequate miserly unrespectable unworthy

ADJECTIVE

substantial, ample

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decent good reasonable sensible sizable tolerable

WEAK

appreciable considerable fair fairly good goodly presentable tidy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad inadequate inconsiderable insufficient intolerable unreasonable unsuitable

WEAK

cheap corrupt dishonest dishonorable miserly unrespectable unworthy

Example Sentences

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The move is risky, and it will be quarrelsome — especially for those who still see Zendaya as an idyllic Disney star, despite her respectable penchant for complicated characters.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Citigroup, a global banking behemoth, posted a respectable 52% gain over the past year and trades 12% below its most recent 52-week high, a good showing versus peers.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

But after a respectable start, the wheels fell off and Frank was replaced by Tudor last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

"This is a job that is more difficult than it looks. Claudia, despite her self-mockery and nerves, put in a respectable first shift," she wrote.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Me and Jay walked side by side, a respectable distance behind Mama and Doc.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

respectable

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