The difference between Respected and Well-regarded
When used as adjectives, respected means deserving of respect, whereas well-regarded means admired, highly thought of, approved of.
check bellow for the other definitions of Respected and Well-regarded
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Respected as an adjective:
Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.
Examples:
"He was a respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession."
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Respected as a verb:
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Well-regarded as an adjective:
Admired, highly thought of, approved of.