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respected

ADJECTIVE

esteemed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admired appreciated beloved honored important

STRONG

valued

Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for respected?

Terms that have much the same meaning as respected are well-respected and well-regarded (though both can be used to be even more positive). All of these words are used to describe a person who has a positive reputation. A respected member of a group like a team or business is often one who’s valued and appreciated. Esteemed can mean much the same thing as respected, but it’s even more positive. See the next section for other words that are also more positive than respected.

What is a stronger word than respected?

Calling someone respected is quite positive. However, there are some words that imply that people not only respect the person, but highly admire them. Words that capture this sense are admired and esteemed. Words that take this to an even higher level are celebrated, beloved, and revered. The word respected is sometimes contrasted with feared, as in There were many respected officers, and a few who were feared.

What is the opposite (antonym) of respected?

Some people are respected, and others… aren’t. Perhaps the most common (and polite) way of saying this is to simply say that someone is not well-respected or not well-regarded. Someone who is not respected is often someone who is disliked. Much stronger words include despised, detested, and hated. The word disrespected can be thought of as an opposite of respected, but the words are often used in different situations. Whereas respected is often a general description of how people feel about (or treat) a person, disrespected is typically used in specific instances, as in I felt really disrespected when you corrected me in front of everyone.

Example Sentences

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Pasqal is already a respected name in Europe.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“Santiago was great for me, great for the team, and I think we were very forthright, up front, about the expectation, so I think he respected that,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The court had also appointed a respected specialist to appear as an expert witness.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

As much as they respected his playing résumé, Canadiens fans looked at the St. Louis hire with the horror of watching someone put ketchup on their poutine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Or was he the dutiful and respected spy chief of a country that no longer existed?

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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