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respectable Antonyms

Opposite of respectable

Because the opposite of respectable shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct in character, behavior, or appearance; worthy of esteem.

Usage Example

"She comes from a disreputable family and has always maintained an impeccable reputation in the community."

Strongest
disreputable
dishonorable
Strong
shameful
unseemly
scandalous
indecent
shady

• adjective (Context 2)

Fairly good, large, or significant in size, amount, or quality; satisfactory enough to merit approval.

Usage Example

"The candidate earned a paltry number of votes despite entering the race late in the season."

Strongest
paltry
Strong
meager
inadequate
negligible
pitiful
poor

Similar words to respectable

Words similar to respectable shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

reputable
decent
upstanding
creditable
honorable
upright
fair
estimable
See all synonyms of respectable

• Nearby Words

respawn
respect
respectability
respectable
respectably
respected
respecter

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Respectable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/respectable
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