reputable
Having good standing
Reputable describes someone or something with a good reputation—trustworthy, respectable, and well-regarded.
A reputable contractor does quality work and honors commitments.
A reputable source can be relied upon for accurate information.
The word often appears when distinguishing legitimate operators from questionable ones: Make sure you use a reputable dealer.
Notable and respected
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- respectedHeld in high regard
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
eminent · notable · illustrious · acclaimed · celebrated · preeminent · prestigious · elite
Free from deception
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- principledHaving strong moral beliefs
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- uprightVertical or morally sound
integrity · scrupulous · conscientious · responsible · moral · fair · transparent · accountable
Worthy of acceptance
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- verifiableAble to be proven
- authenticVerified as original
legitimate · dependable · substantiated · documented · proven · confirmed · valid · factual
High regard, moral dignity
- respectRegard with honor
- admirationDeep respect felt
- dignityInnate personal worth
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
regard · status · standing · credence · trust · confidence · approval · endorsement
distinguished
Notable and respected
prominent · eminent · notable · illustrious · acclaimed · celebrated · preeminent · prestigious · elite · recognized
honest
Free from deception
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- principledHaving strong moral beliefs
- honorableHaving high moral standards
upright · integrity · scrupulous · conscientious · responsible · moral · fair · transparent · accountable · law-abiding
credible
Worthy of acceptance
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- verifiableAble to be proven
authentic · legitimate · dependable · substantiated · documented · proven · confirmed · valid · factual · accurate
honor
High regard, moral dignity
- respectRegard with honor
- admirationDeep respect felt
- dignityInnate personal worth
recognition · regard · status · standing · credence · trust · confidence · approval · endorsement · recommendation
- integrityintegrity, honesty, truthfulness, uprightness, rectitude
- reputationdisreputable, good name, respected, bad name, esteemed
- establishedestablished, recognized, accepted, acknowledged, confirmed
- authenticityauthentic, genuine, real, fake, counterfeit
- uprightupright, erect, vertical, perpendicular, standing
reputabledisreputable
Having poor standing
untrustworthy · dishonest · shady · sleazy · crooked
reputabledisgraced
Brought into shame
infamous · notorious · disgraceful · ignominious · discredited