misesteem

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˌmɪs.ɪˈstiːm//

KK: /mɪsɪˈstim/

transitive verb

Definition

To not value someone or something as they deserve; to hold in low regard.

Example

She felt that her hard work was misesteemed by her colleagues.

Tense Forms

Past: misesteemed

Past Participle: misesteemed

Conversation

I can't believe how some people misesteem their own talents.

I know, right? It's sad to see them not recognize their worth.

Exactly! Everyone has something special to offer, but they just overlook it.

Totally, we should remind them how great they really are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

disdain

scorn

despise

Antonyms

admire

esteem

respect

Root Explanation

Misesteem → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "esteem" (from Old French *estimer*, meaning to value or regard). The word "misesteem" means to value or regard someone or something wrongly or negatively.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly, and 'esteem' meaning to value. This helps you remember that misesteem refers to valuing someone or something in a negative or incorrect way.

Visually Confused Words

misbeseem

disesteem

misseem

mestee