respectability

UK
/rɪˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
US
/rɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/

Translations

respectabilitynoun
respectabilities
pl
The respectability of the organization was maintained through strict ethical guidelines.
Порядочность организации поддерживалась строгими этическими нормами.
His respectability was unquestionable in the community.
Его респектабельность в обществе была неоспорима.
respectabilityadjective
UK
/rɪˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
US
/rɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "respectability politics".

Definitions

respectabilitynoun
The quality of being socially acceptable or regarded as proper and decent.
The family's respectability was important to them, so they always adhered to societal norms.
A socially respectable status or position.
After years of poverty, he finally attained respectability.
respectabilityadjective
Relating to or characteristic of respectability when used before a noun.
Her campaign focused on respectability politics rather than radical change.