The Opposite(Antonym) of “irreputable”
The antonym of irreputable is reputable, honorable, and respectable. These words describe people, organizations, or things that are considered trustworthy, reliable, and deserving of respect.
Explore all Antonyms of “irreputable”
Definitions and Examples of reputable, honorable, respectable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a good reputation; respected and trusted by others.
Example
The company has a reputable history of providing high-quality products and excellent customer service.
Deserving of respect and admiration; having high moral principles and ethical standards.
Example
He was known for his honorable behavior and integrity in both his personal and professional life.
Considered to be decent, proper, and socially acceptable; worthy of esteem or regard.
Example
She comes from a respectable family with a long history of community service and philanthropy.
Key Differences: reputable vs honorable vs respectable
- 1Reputable emphasizes the importance of having a good reputation and being trusted by others.
- 2Honorable emphasizes the importance of having high moral principles and ethical standards.
- 3Respectable emphasizes the importance of being considered decent, proper, and socially acceptable.
Effective Usage of reputable, honorable, respectable
- 1Business: Use reputable to describe companies or individuals with a good track record and trustworthy reputation.
- 2Ethics: Use honorable to describe people who act with integrity and high moral standards.
- 3Society: Use respectable to describe people or things that are considered decent, proper, and socially acceptable.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Reputable emphasizes trustworthiness, honorable emphasizes high moral standards, and respectable emphasizes social acceptability. Use these words in business, ethics, and society to describe trustworthy individuals, people with high moral standards, and socially acceptable things or people.
