About The Word Disesteem

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Disesteem

Disesteem Meaning & Definition
Disesteem Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Disesteem?

[n] the state in which esteem has been lost
[v] have little or no respect for; hold in contempt

Synonyms | Synonyms for Disesteem: disrespect

Related Terms | Find terms related to Disesteem: bad character | bad name | bad odor | bad report | bad reputation | bad repute | ban | be disrespectful | be overfamiliar with | blackball | blackballing | complaint | deprecate | dim view | disagreement | disappointment | disapprobation | disapproval | discommend | discontent | discontentedness | discontentment | discountenance | discourtesy | discredit | disenchantment | disfavor | disgruntlement | dishonor | disillusion | disillusionment | disparage | disparagement | displeasure | disrespect | disrespectfulness | dissatisfaction | dissent | distaste | evil repute | exclusion | frown | ill fame | ill repute | ill-favor | impudence | indignation | insolence | irreverence | lack of respect | low estimation | low opinion | make free with | not respect | object | objection | opposition | opposure | ostracism | poor reputation | protest | public dishonor | rank low | rejection | ridicule | shady reputation | shame | show disrespect for | take a liberty | take liberties with | thumbs-down | treat with disrespect | trifle with | unhappiness | unsavory reputation

See Also | consider | dishonor | dishonour | reckon | regard | see | undervalue | view

Disesteem In Webster's Dictionary

\Dis`es*teem"\, n. Want of esteem; low estimation, inclining to dislike; disfavor; disrepute. Disesteem and contempt of the public affairs. --Milton.
\Dis`es*teem"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disesteemed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disesteeming}.] 1. To feel an absence of esteem for; to regard with disfavor or slight contempt; to slight. But if this sacred gift you disesteem. --Denham. Qualities which society does not disesteem. --Ld. Lytton. 2. To deprive of esteem; to bring into disrepute; to cause to be regarded with disfavor. [Obs.] What fables have you vexed, what truth redeemed, Antiquities searched, opinions disesteemed? --B. Jonson.

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