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disesteem 1 of 2

noun

Definition of disesteemnext
1
as in disapproval
refusal to accept as right or desirable made clear his disesteem of her decision to pursue an acting career

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2
as in disgrace
the state of having lost the esteem of others the medical researcher had fallen into great disesteem after having been caught faking her lab results

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disesteem

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verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈstēm How to pronounce disesteem (audio)
as in to dislike
to hold an unfavorable opinion of a survey showing that both candidates are disesteemed by the majority of eligible voters

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disesteem
  1. disapproval
  2. disgrace
  3. dislike
  4. shame
  5. criticize
  6. contempt
Noun
  • Over the same period, his disapproval rating rose from 6% to 69%.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Trump’s approval rating is clocking in at roughly 38%, according to The New York Times polling average, which pins his disapproval at about 59%.
    — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of disapproval
Noun
  • If deterrence is a factor in sentencing, Pattis argues that Diamantis’ disgrace is sufficient.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Roger resigns in disgrace, his numerous groveling apologies go unaccepted and he is sentenced to a lifetime guest spot on The View.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of disgrace
Verb
  • Designed specifically for users who dislike the deep pressure of silicone eartips, the JBL Vibe Flex 2 offers a comfortable, featherweight open-fit design.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Also, who exactly was mysterious creative adviser and new-ending generator Rospo Pallenberg, besides being roundly disliked?
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of dislike
Noun
  • But please don’t expect everyone else to hang their heads in shame when looking at the heritage of this nation.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Wright State University student, who was studying neuroscience, struggled with the shame and bullying that came with wearing an ankle monitor, according to his family.
    — Lauren Costantino September 19, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of shame
Verb
  • While the sale has generated considerable interest, Bardot’s widowerBernard d’Ormale has criticized the auction, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Sneaker company Converse has pulled an ad that was criticized for evoking racist imagery.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of criticize
Noun
  • Held in contempt Former CEO of Apollo Global Management Leon Black arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House oversight committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 26, 2026.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday the Oversight Committee voted unanimously to approve the contempt recommendation, sending it to the full House.
    — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of contempt
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“Disesteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disesteem. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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