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Another word for respected

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• adjective (Context 1)

Admired by many people for one's character, achievements, or expertise; held in high regard or esteem.

Usage Example

"She is a highly esteemed surgeon who has published dozens of influential medical papers."

Strongest
esteemed
admired
Strong
revered
honored
reputable
distinguished
venerated
acclaimed
prestigious

Opposites of respected

The opposite of respected shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disrespected
despised
disreputable
scorned
dishonored
disgraced
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• Nearby Words

respectability
respectable
respectably
respected
respecter
respectful
respectfully

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Respected. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/respected
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