Definition of "well-thought-of" []

• Regarded with respect; esteemed. (adjective)

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• "As former law enforcement from a family with a tradition of community service, and a grandmother who made so many strides and was apparently such a well-thought-of lady - I have this to say to Rep. Carson."
• "There are too many Americans dumb enough to think that being well-thought-of by our enemies is a bad thing, and McCain is willing to take political advantage of that stupidity."
• "I was raised by a well-thought-of family in the neighborhood."