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respectability Meaning & Definition

/ɹɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/

What Does Respectability Mean?

Respectability is a noun that means The quality of being respectable. It can also mean The class of respectable people.

Quick Facts About Respectability

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ɹɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/
Synonymsreputability
Antonymsunrespectability, disreputability and disreputableness
Pluralrespectabilities

Respectability Definition (Noun)

  1. The quality of being respectable.
  2. The class of respectable people.

Synonyms of Respectability

Respectability synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Respectability

Word Forms & Grammar

respectability (usually uncountable, plural respectabilities)

Words That Rhyme With Respectability

Origin of Respectability

From respect + -ability.

Common Questions About Respectability

What part of speech is respectability?

Respectability is a noun.

What is another word for respectability?

Close synonyms of respectability are reputability. See the full list of respectability synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of respectability?

The opposite of respectability can be expressed with words like unrespectability, disreputability and disreputableness.

What is the plural of respectability?

The plural of respectability is respectabilities.

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