Reputation meaning

What does “reputation” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“reputation” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the state of being held in high esteem and honor.

reputation

noun

  1. the state of being held in high esteem and honor

    Synonymsrepute
  2. notoriety for some particular characteristic

    “his reputation for promiscuity”

  3. the general estimation that the public has for a person

    “he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing”

    “he was a person of bad report”

    Synonymsreport

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University