respectability

UK
/rɪˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
US
/rɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/
respectabilitynoun
respectabilities
pl
Translations
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.
Definitions
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
UK
/rɪˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
US
/rɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "respectability politics".
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of respectability when used before a noun.
Her campaign focused on respectability politics rather than radical change.