noted
Well known and respected, especially for a particular skill.
noted in a sentence
- The noted author signed copies of her new book in our library.
- Our town is noted for its delicious fudge.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to noted?
- Awell-known
- Bunknown
- Ccelebrated
- Dfamous
Show the answer
B: unknown. The other three mean nearly the same as noted.
Words that mean something similar
famous, celebrated, well-known
Words that mean the opposite
unknown
More words about character & personality
- notorious: Famous for something bad.
- objective: Based on facts rather than on personal feelings.
- obstinate: Refusing to change your mind or do what others want, however hard they try.
- odious: So unpleasant that it makes you feel strong dislike.
- outcast: A person who has been rejected and left out by others.
- passive: Letting things happen without trying to act or change them.
- persevere: To keep trying even when something is difficult.
- persist: To keep trying and refuse to give up.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test