Respectability

usgb/rɪˌspektəˈbɪləti/
noun

The state of being regarded highly and accepted by society.

His new job gave him a newfound sense of respectability.
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Often appears as...

  • air of respectability
  • sheer respectability
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Social Acceptance

Concerns someone's actions being approved by the majority in their community or society.

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Winning the award lent an air of respectability to her controversial work.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Recognizes that the concept may vary greatly in different cultures and communities.

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In some communities, displaying wealth contributes to respectability.
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Perspective Shifts

Can change over time or due to specific actions changing public perspective.

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His philanthropy restored his respectability after the scandal.
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