respectability (Meaning)

Wordnet

respectability (n)

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

Webster

respectability (n.)

The state or quality of being respectable; the state or quality which deserves or commands respect.

respectability Sentence Examples

  1. The wealthy family held up their respectability as the highest virtue.
  2. The professor's academic integrity ensured his respectability in the community.
  3. The elderly couple's long-standing marriage lent them an air of respectability.
  4. The doctor maintained his respectability even in the face of controversial medical opinions.
  5. The judge's reputation for fairness and impartiality enhanced his respectability.
  6. The politician's past scandals damaged his respectability and led to his resignation.
  7. The young woman aspired to attain respectability through her accomplishments.
  8. The clergyman's tireless community service earned him widespread respectability.
  9. The elderly gentleman's threadbare suit did not diminish his inherent respectability.
  10. In that era, respectability was often associated with social status and material wealth.

FAQs About the word respectability

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputationThe state or quality of being respectable; the state or quality which deserves or comma

incorruptibility, fairness, virtuousness, virtue, justice, blamelessness, nobility, decency,morality, high-mindedness

corruptness, dishonor, corruption, dissoluteness, profligacy, looseness, disgrace, perversion, dishonor, lowness

The wealthy family held up their respectability as the highest virtue.

The professor's academic integrity ensured his respectability in the community.

The elderly couple's long-standing marriage lent them an air of respectability.

The doctor maintained his respectability even in the face of controversial medical opinions.