Antonyms of adj respectable

3 senses of respectable

Sense 1
respectable (vs. unrespectable) -- (characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals; "a respectable woman")

unrespectable (vs. respectable) -- (unworthy of respect)

Sense 2
estimable, good, honorable, respectable -- (deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name")

INDIRECT (VIA reputable) -> disreputable -- (lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance)

Sense 3
goodly, goodish, healthy, hefty, respectable, sizable, sizeable, tidy -- (large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"; "a tidy sum of money"; "a sizable fortune")

INDIRECT (VIA considerable) -> inconsiderable -- (too small or unimportant to merit attention; "passed his life in an inconsiderable village"; "their duties were inconsiderable"; "had no inconsiderable influence")

Similarity of adj respectable

3 senses of respectable

Sense 1
respectable (vs. unrespectable) -- (characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals; "a respectable woman")
       => decent, nice -- (socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous; "from a decent family"; "a nice girl")
       => presentable -- (fit to be seen; "presentable clothes")
       => upstanding, solid -- (meriting respect or esteem; "an upstanding member of the community")
          Also See-> good#1; reputable#1; worthy#1

Sense 2
estimable, good, honorable, respectable -- (deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name")
       => reputable (vs. disreputable) -- (having a good reputation; "a reputable business"; "a reputable scientist"; "a reputable wine")

Sense 3
goodly, goodish, healthy, hefty, respectable, sizable, sizeable, tidy -- (large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"; "a tidy sum of money"; "a sizable fortune")
       => considerable (vs. inconsiderable) -- (large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree; "a considerable quantity"; "the economy was a considerable issue in the campaign"; "went to considerable trouble for us"; "spent a considerable amount of time on the problem")

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