respectability

Having a good and acceptable position in society.

Being regarded as respectable by other countries.

The state of a theory or method being accepted as valid by the scientific community.

Acceptance as a legitimate and credible force in politics.

Recognition and acceptance within the academic community.

The quality of being considered serious and valid by intellectuals.

Denotes the social standards and conventional behavior associated with the middle class.

Refers to the conventional and materialistic values of the middle class.

An appearance or manner that suggests someone is respectable.

A superficial appearance of being respectable that hides the true, less pleasant nature.

To gradually obtain respect and social acceptance.

To successfully become respected after some effort.

To make something seem acceptable or legitimate.

To try to be seen as respectable by others.