DISESTEEM Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of disesteem

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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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

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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Noun

Johnson does good work committing to the bit here, too, barreling forward despite her friends’ alarm and disapproval.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026
In Argentina, despite a burgeoning hydrocarbon sector, higher energy costs have renewed inflation concerns and created a headache for Milei, whose disapproval rating spiked to 63 percent in late April, up from 49 percent at the start of the year.

— DAN RESTREPO, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of disapproval

Noun

But Scott was mercifully lifted for Evan Phillips, who recorded the final out of the game to save the Dodgers from disgrace.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
If deterrence is a factor in sentencing, Pattis argues that Diamantis’ disgrace is sufficient.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of disgrace

Verb

Beyond questions of due process, Kelly also challenged the administration's assertion that its actions were based on professional journalistic standards rather than coverage the president dislikes.

— Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
An employee who dislikes their manager may lament having to see them in person.

— Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of dislike

Noun

There were flashes of politics and victim blaming, judgment and shame in a case that’s rife with unanswered questions and likely to evolve as more details come to light.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Its main goal is to name and shame businesses with ties to the settlements.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of shame

Verb

One candidate promises to lower gas and grocery prices and criticizes the incumbent for not doing so (as if politicians can control the market).

— Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Osborn has been traveling across Nebraska to hold meetings in all 93 counties, and has repeatedly criticized Ricketts for not holding town halls to meet with constituents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of criticize

Noun

In Wednesday’s court filing, attorneys for the detainees asked a federal judge to hold the government in civil contempt for violating the order and to impose daily fines of $500 for each violation until they are addressed.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Congress could claw back some of its authority if committee chairs were prepared to subpoena those who refuse to testify, direct witnesses to answer pertinent questions, and pursue contempt proceedings against uncooperative witnesses.

— David Wippman, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

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