well-respected
Held in esteem
Well-respected describes someone or something held in high regard by others.
A well-respected professor has earned the esteem of colleagues and students.
A well-respected institution carries weight and credibility.
The term suggests reputation built over time through competence or integrity, not merely fame or popularity.
Regarded with approval
- reveredDeeply respected, admired
- veneratedRegarded with profound respect
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
lauded · celebrated · praised · honored · appreciated · valued · cherished · beloved
Notable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- prestigiousHaving high standing
illustrious · notable · influential · preeminent · celebrated · accomplished · legendary · famed
Having strong moral beliefs
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
- honorableHaving high moral standards
trustworthy · honest · scrupulous · conscientious · incorruptible · moral · decent · fair
Highly skilled practitioner
- scholarLearned, studious person
- leaderOne who guides others
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- specialistExpert in one field
veteran · master · professional · luminary · thought-leader · elder · dean · doyen
Reputation commanding admiration
- credibilityQuality inspiring trust
- standingPosition, physical or social
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- statusOne's relative position
recognition · repute · distinction · renown · stature · regard · legacy · clout
admired
Regarded with approval
- reveredDeeply respected, admired
- veneratedRegarded with profound respect
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
acclaimed · lauded · celebrated · praised · honored · appreciated · valued · cherished · beloved · idolized
distinguished
Notable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
prestigious · illustrious · notable · influential · preeminent · celebrated · accomplished · legendary · famed · recognized
principled
Having strong moral beliefs
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
honorable · trustworthy · honest · scrupulous · conscientious · incorruptible · moral · decent · fair · reliable
expert
Highly skilled practitioner
specialist · veteran · master · professional · luminary · thought-leader · elder · dean · doyen · pioneer
prestige
Reputation commanding admiration
- credibilityQuality inspiring trust
- standingPosition, physical or social
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
status · recognition · repute · distinction · renown · stature · regard · legacy · clout · influence
well-respecteddisreputable
Having poor standing
infamous · notorious · discredited · disgraced · dishonored
well-respecteddismissed
Released from duty
discredited · disregarded · ignored · mistrusted · distrusted
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