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disesteemed

dis·es·teem
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-i-steem]
    • /ˌdɪs ɪˈstim/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-i-steem]
    • /ˌdɪs ɪˈstim/

Definitions of disesteemed word

  • verb with object disesteemed to hold in low regard; think unfavorably of. 1
  • noun disesteemed lack of esteem; disfavor; low regard. 1
  • noun disesteemed Simple past tense and past participle of disesteem. 1

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Origin of disesteemed

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; dis-1 + esteem

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Parts of speech for Disesteemed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

disesteemed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

disesteemed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for disesteemed

adjective disesteemed

  • disfavored — unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor.
  • unaccepted — generally approved; usually regarded as normal, right, etc.: an accepted pronunciation of a word; an accepted theory.
  • unvalued — highly regarded or esteemed: a valued friend.
  • nerdy — Slang. of or like a nerd.
  • out of favor — something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.

Antonyms for disesteemed

verb disesteemed

  • approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
  • complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
  • praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.

noun disesteemed

  • honored — of, relating to, or noting honor.
  • liked — to take pleasure in; find agreeable or congenial: We all liked the concert.
  • regarded — to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
  • respected — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
  • esteemed — Respect and admire.

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