'Disesteem' definitions:
Definition of 'disesteem'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Disesteem'
From: GCIDE
- Disesteem \Dis`es*teem"\, n. Want of esteem; low estimation, inclining to dislike; disfavor; disrepute. [1913 Webster]
- Disesteem and contempt of the public affairs. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Disesteem'
From: GCIDE
- Disesteem \Dis`es*teem"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disesteemed; p. pr. & vb. n. Disesteeming.]
- 1. To feel an absence of esteem for; to regard with disfavor or slight contempt; to slight. [1913 Webster]
- But if this sacred gift you disesteem. --Denham. [1913 Webster]
- Qualities which society does not disesteem. --Ld. Lytton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To deprive of esteem; to bring into disrepute; to cause to be regarded with disfavor. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- What fables have you vexed, what truth redeemed, Antiquities searched, opinions disesteemed? --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'disesteem'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- bad character,
- bad name,
- bad odor,
- bad report,
- bad reputation,
- bad repute,
- ban,
- be disrespectful,
- be overfamiliar with,
- blackball,
- blackballing,
- complaint,
- deprecate,
- dim view,
- disagreement,
- disappointment,
- disapprobation,
- disapproval,
- discommend,
- discontent,
- discontentedness,
- discontentment,
- discountenance,
- discourtesy,
- discredit,
- disenchantment,
- disfavor,
- disgruntlement,
- dishonor,
- disillusion,
- disillusionment,
- disparage,
- disparagement,
- displeasure,
- disrespect,
- disrespectfulness,
- dissatisfaction,
- dissent,
- distaste,
- evil repute,
- exclusion,
- frown,
- ill fame,
- ill repute,
- ill-favor,
- impudence,
- indignation,
- insolence,
- irreverence,
- lack of respect,
- low estimation,
- low opinion,
- make free with,
- not respect,
- object,
- objection,
- opposition,
- opposure,
- ostracism,
- poor reputation,
- protest,
- public dishonor,
- rank low,
- rejection,
- ridicule,
- shady reputation,
- shame,
- show disrespect for,
- take a liberty,
- take liberties with,
- thumbs-down,
- treat with disrespect,
- trifle with,
- unhappiness,
- unsavory reputation