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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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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disesteem
Noun
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Every time a council member expressed disapproval of the recommendations or questioned the data, the supporters clapped.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026 -
That goes with more disapproval.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This is absolutely ridiculous and a disgrace to an otherwise fine newspaper.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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The show followed a millionaire family in which one beloved son turned out to be a closeted gay man—a family disgrace that was revealed only after his death.—
Mikhail Zygar,
Vanity Fair,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Conversely, if moderates – disliked by the base but much more electable nationally – win, then Democrats stand to avoid a 1994-style blowout, and may even be set up for a 1996-style victory.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The treatment offers more flexibility and an alternative for those who dislike needles used in injectable medication.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s no shame in making a big, beautiful film that makes people laugh and cry and feel all the feelings that lots of people will see.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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What a shame the NBA has allowed this to happen to handicap the Heat.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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No less than a half-dozen GOP senators publicly criticized the Department of Justice for investigating Powell over Hill testimony last year about the Fed headquarters’ renovation.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Graham Knaus, the chief executive of the California State Association of Counties, criticized Newsom’s budget for not responding to the cost burdens shifting to local governments.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The contempt resolution is expected to advance out of the committee Wednesday afternoon -- teeing up a full vote on the House floor days later.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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What To Watch For The contempt vote will be held Wednesday, though jail time for the Clintons does not appear to be an imminent threat as the family prepares for a potential legal battle over their subpoena compliance.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Disesteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disesteem. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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