disesteem
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //dɪsɪˈstiːm//
KK: /dɪsɪˈstim/
noun
Definition
A lack of respect or admiration for someone or something.
Example
The disesteem shown by his peers affected his confidence.
Conversation
I heard that some people in our group feel a bit of disesteem towards the project.
Really? That's surprising, I thought everyone was on board.
Yeah, it makes me wonder what we can do to improve the situation.
Maybe we should have a meeting to discuss everyone's concerns.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
disregard
contempt
scorn
Antonyms
esteem
admiration
respect
transitive verb
Definition
To regard someone or something with a lack of respect or favor.
Example
Many people disesteem those who do not contribute to the community.
Tense Forms
Past: disesteemed
Past Participle: disesteemed
Conversation
I can't believe how much people disesteem him now after that incident.
Yeah, it really changed everyone's opinion of him.
It's surprising how quickly people can hold someone in disfavor.
Root Explanation
Disesteem → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "esteem" (from Old French *estimer*, meaning to value or regard). The word describes the act of regarding someone or something with a lack of value or respect.
Memory Tip
Think of 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'esteem' meaning 'value' — so disesteem means to regard someone as having less value.
Visually Confused Words
misesteem
esteem