Synonyms of respected

respected 1 of 2

adjective

as in respectable

having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge

a respected oncologist whose reputation brought her patients from all over the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respectable
• reputable
• prestigious
• esteemed
• recognized
• reputed
• distinguished
• renowned
• estimable
• name
• prominent
• honorable
• worthy
• famous
• honored
• famed
• venerable
• celebrated
• creditable
• good
• illustrious
• notable
• praiseworthy
• redoubtable
• well-known

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disreputable
• unknown
• shadowy
• shady
• obscure
• seedy
• undistinguished
• no-name

respected

2 of 2

verb

past tense of respect

as in admired

to think very highly or favorably of

an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admired
• regarded
• appreciated
• praised
• esteemed
• loved
• considered
• revered
• liked
• venerated
• commended
• valued
• enjoyed
• acclaimed
• applauded
• approved
• complimented
• credited
• adored
• reverenced
• relished
• favored
• drank (in)
• idolized
• accredited
• set store by
• delighted (in)
• savored
• worshipped
• cherished
• treasured
• reveled (in)
• hallowed
• fancied
• prized
• grooved (on)
• canonized
• adulated
• deified
• dug
• doted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• dismissed
• disregarded
• execrated
• condemned
• disliked
• abominated
• scorned
• disdained
• disapproved
• frowned (on or upon)
• vilified
• discounted
• deplored
• decried
• discountenanced
• disfavored
• kissed off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of respected

Adjective

Mathematical proofs can be digitized and objectively verified, and the field of mathematics is highly respected. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026

For more than four decades Denise has been on WJZ's anchor desk, one of the most respected broadcast journalists in town and also one of the most versatile. — CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Emmy, Tony and Grammy winner De Shields is set to play Vernon Bellow, a respected documentary filmmaker and a mentor to Arthur. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026

Speaking your mind candidly is essential right now—feeling seen and respected is core to your sense of self-worth. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Pair a winning culture of a respected NBA franchise with a top five talent like Giannis Antetokounmpo and blockbuster is supposed to happen, if the main characters stay healthy, everyone buys in, and the sports Gods are kind. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

The countries that do this well engage community leaders, religious leaders, and other respected figures to be part of the vaccination team. — Raj Panjabi, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026

Haines, a popular and respected politician in Canberra, has represented her community as an independent MP since 2019. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Katie Goodson-Thomas, a hugely respected and experienced exec who has spent more than a decade at Searchlight Pictures, is set to leave the studio to join the LuckyChap International team in the new role of president of film. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Verb

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said the right to protest must be respected as long as demonstrations remain lawful, while condemning violence, looting and occupations. — Amanda MacIas, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

What drives genuine enjoyment, loyalty, and performance are feeling that your work matters and feeling respected, supported, and connected to the people around you. — Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

Widely respected as a pioneer in responsible tourism, the Dunn family entered the space in 1991, and today their three small yachts—just 10 cabins each—are like boutique hotels at sea, with Relais & Châteaux’s stamp of approval. — Alexandra Marvar, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

That said, existing open-source licenses will reportedly be respected, including AI models and academic papers. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Another comic, Bill Scheft, says the people who poked fun at Seinfeld still respected his craftsmanship (and were probably a little jealous of his success). — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026

Many of the public health officials Branswell wrote about — sometimes critically — also deeply respected her. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 13 Oct. 2026

Matsumoto said the company respected Dwarf’s creativity and was prepared to pay enough, but full funding would have left the studio with no control over a highly original project. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Cultural sensitivities around Sherpas handling a dead body would also need to be respected, said Dawa. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026