Definitions

well-thought-of

[wel-thawt-uhv, -ov] / ˈwɛlˈθɔtˌʌv, -ˌɒv /

ADJECTIVE

creditable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admirable commendable estimable exemplary laudable respectable

WEAK

batting a thousand believeable decent deserving excellent honest honorable meritorious nasty not too shabby organic palmary reputable reputed salt of the earth satisfactory suitable worthy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad dishonorable poor unworthy

WEAK

disrespected

ADJECTIVE

estimable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

esteemed praiseworthy

WEAK

admirable admired appreciable august big-name big-time commendable decent deserving excellent good high-powered honored in limelight laudable major-league meretorious meritable name noble palmary praisable reputable reputed respectable respected sterling valuable valued venerable

Antonyms

WEAK

bad dishonorable inestimable insignificant poor unworthy

ADJECTIVE

prominent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distinguished eminent great high-profile leading notable noted notorious outstanding popular preeminent renowned respected well-known

WEAK

VIP big-league big-name big-shot celebrated chief famed foremost main top underlined world-class

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inferior insignificant ordinary poor unimportant unknown unremarkable

WEAK

obscure

ADJECTIVE

reputable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distinguished eminent esteemed illustrious prominent renowned trustworthy well-known

WEAK

acclaimed celebrated conscientious constant creditable dependable estimable excellent fair faithful famed famous favored good high-principled high-ranking honest honorable honored in high favor just legitimate notable of good repute popular redoubted reliable respectable righteous salt of the earth sincere straightforward truthful upright

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common obscure ordinary unimportant unknown

WEAK

disreputable notorious unrespected untrustworthy

ADJECTIVE

respectable

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 worthy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

extraordinary improper insufficient intolerable unacceptable unsuitable unsuited

WEAK

bad cheap corrupt dishonest dishonorable inadequate miserly unrespectable unworthy

Example Sentences

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“It’s well thought of to this day, but it wasn’t a big hit. It’s directed by a notable director, but that would not have happened before this bump,” said Saxon, referring to the film’s reemergence.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Sean Longstaff is a favourite of manager Eddie Howe, while the injured Elliot Anderson is incredibly well thought of.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2024

Mr. Simsek is well thought of in financial circles and has previously supported a tighter monetary policy.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2023

Mr. Thune previously told the outlet that Mr. Scott is “really well thought of and respected” and would be a “really interesting candidate.”

From Washington Times • May 22, 2023

Violet didn’t know anything about the girl at first except her name, her age, and that she was very well thought of in the legally licensed beauty parlor.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

well-thought-of

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