respectability

Other forms: respectabilities

Definitions of respectability
  1. noun
    honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
    synonyms: reputability
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    antonyms:
    unrespectability
    dishonorableness by virtue of lacking respectability or a good reputation
    types:
    decency
    the quality of being polite and respectable
    type of:
    honorableness, honourableness
    the quality of deserving honor or respect; characterized by honor
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