German word

angesehen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈangəˌzeːən/

Meaning

  • adjectivewell-regarded

Example

Der angesehene Professor wurde eingeladen.

The well-regarded professor was invited.

Illustration for angesehen (well-regarded)

More examples

Er ist als ein angesehener Wissenschaftler bekannt.

He is known as a well-regarded scientist.

Core concept

A person whom others regard as worthy of respect and trust, so the person's standing carries weight.

Common phrases

  • ein angesehener Wissenschaftler

    a well-regarded scientist

  • das angesehene Institut

    the well-regarded institute

Similar words

anerkannt: Officially recognized as qualified and respected in a field or society.
seriös: Conveying a serious, dependable, and trustworthy character.
etabliert: Well-established through long activity in a field or society.
einflussreich: Possessing the power to affect many people or events.

Definition in German

In der Gesellschaft wegen Leistung, Stellung oder vertrauenswürdiger Eigenschaften hoch geschätzt.

Word origin

Angesehen is the adjective formed from the past participle of the separable verb ansehen, whose basic meaning is to look at; being regarded developed into being highly respected.

Usage tips

  • Angesehen means respected or reputable, whereas ansehnlich usually means attractive, considerable, or substantial.

Opposites

  • diskreditiertdiscreditedadjective

Related words

  • Ansehenreputationnoun
  • Ansehensverlustloss of reputationnoun

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