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.
