Meaning & use
respected
Admired and highly regarded by others, usually because of one's skill, character, or achievements.
See it in a sentence
She is one of the most respected surgeons at the hospital.
He built a respected career in journalism over three decades.
A note on using this word
Respected is the past participle of "respect" used as an adjective, and it typically describes a person's standing built through demonstrated competence or integrity.
Words with a similar meaning
esteemedadmired
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Words with an opposite meaning
disrespecteddespised
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