Synonyms for disesteem
- noun
- verb
Definitions
- n. 1
Lack of esteem; disregard.
- v. 1
To hold little or no esteem for; to consider worthless.
Forms
- Past participle
- disesteemed
e.g. disesteemed → disregarded, disrespected…
Example sentences
- disgrace What you did brought disgrace on the whole class.
- discredit Tom can't believe Mary is trying to discredit him.
- infamy Hatred, infamy and slander have not conquered my spirit.
- disrepute Tom's conduct brought his family into disrepute.
- disfavor His plans were regarded with some disfavor.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| disesteem | steady | |
| disgrace | steady | |
| discredit | steady | |
| infamy | rising | |
| disrepute | falling | |
| irreverence | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- odium
- 6 letters
- infamy3
- 8 letters
- disgrace2, dishonor3, ignominy4, disfavor3
- 9 letters
- disregard3, discredit3, dishonour, disrepute3, disfavour
- 10 letters
- disrespect3
- 11 letters
- irreverence4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (infamy3 = 3 syllables).