Definitions for respectability
re·spectabil·i·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. respectability, reputabilitynoun

   honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. respectabilitynoun

   The quality of being respectable.

2. respectabilitynoun

   The class of respectable people.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. respectability

   Respect, also called esteem, is a positive feeling or action shown towards someone or something considered important or held in high esteem or regard. It conveys a sense of admiration for good or valuable qualities. It is also the process of honoring someone by exhibiting care, concern, or consideration for their needs or feelings.Some people may earn the respect of individuals by assisting others or by playing important social roles. In many cultures, individuals are considered to be worthy of respect until they prove otherwise. Courtesies that show respect may include simple words and phrases like "Thank you" in the West or "Namaste" in the Indian subcontinent, or simple physical signs like a slight bow, a smile, direct eye contact, or a simple handshake; however, those acts may have very different interpretations, depending on the cultural context.

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1. respectability

   Respectability refers to the quality or state of being esteemed, admired, or regarded with admiration or approval due to good behavior, moral integrity, or satisfactory qualities. It generally involves adhering to societal standards, values, or norms, and behaving in a way that earns the respect of others.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Respectabilitynoun

   the state or quality of being respectable; the state or quality which deserves or commands respect

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. respectability

   The dickey on the bosom of civilization.

Matched Categories

1. • Honorableness

How to pronounce respectability?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say respectability in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of respectability in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of respectability in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of respectability in a Sentence

1. Oscar Wilde:

   To be good, according to the vulgar standard of goodness, is obviously quite easy. It merely requires a certain amount of sordid terror, a certain lack of imaginative thought, and a certain low passion for middle-class respectability.

2. Antumi Toasijé:

   By surrounding themselves with what they see as some kind of respectability, they try to legitimize clearly racist speech while not crossing certain legal lines.

3. Arun Kharat:

   Driving a taxi is a way for these marginalised people who may not get so many opportunities to gain respectability and independence.

4. Lou Ann Sabatier:

   As an educated health professional and aid worker, Sister Diana has credibility and respectability. She’s been on the ground. She didn’t ask to be the voice of the minorities there, but she has become that voice.

5. Whitney Moore, Jr.:

   We create an environment where it is alright to hate, to steal, to cheat, and to lie if we dress it up with symbols of respectability, dignity and love.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=respectability
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Respectability
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respectability
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectability
6. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=respectability