Disesteem

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Pronunciation: /dɪsɪˈstiːm/

Definitions of disesteem

noun a low or poor opinion of someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She felt disesteem from her classmates after failing the test.

A2 The disesteem he received from his boss made him reconsider his job.

B1 The disesteem shown towards the new employee was unwarranted.

B2 His disesteem for the company's unethical practices led him to resign.

C1 The disesteem of her colleagues did not deter her from pursuing her goals.

C2 The politician's disesteem for the opposition party was evident in his speeches.

verb to regard or treat with disfavor or lack of respect

Example Sentences

A1 She disesteemed his actions and decided to end their friendship.

A2 The teacher disesteemed the student's lack of effort in completing the assignment.

B1 The manager disesteemed the employee's constant tardiness and lack of professionalism.

B2 The committee disesteemed the candidate's lack of experience in the field.

C1 The critics disesteemed the director's latest film for its lack of originality.

C2 The CEO disesteemed the board members' decision to invest in the risky venture.

Examples of disesteem in a Sentence

formal Her actions have caused her to fall into disesteem among her colleagues.

informal Everyone disesteems him because of his rude behavior.

slang She's been disesteemed by the whole group for spreading rumors.

figurative The artist's controversial work was met with disesteem by traditional art critics.

Grammatical Forms of disesteem

past tense

disesteemed

plural

disesteems

comparative

more disesteemed

superlative

most disesteemed

present tense

disesteems

future tense

will disesteem

perfect tense

have disesteemed

continuous tense

is disesteeming

singular

disesteem

positive degree

disesteem

infinitive

to disesteem

gerund

disesteeming

participle

disesteemed

Origin and Evolution of disesteem

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'disesteem' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'desestimer' which means to hold in low regard.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disesteem' has evolved to denote a lack of respect or regard for someone or something, shifting from its original meaning of undervaluing or holding in low regard.