disesteem

[ dis-i-steem ]

/ ˌdɪs ɪˈstim /

to hold in low regard; think unfavorably of.

lack of esteem; disfavor; low regard.

Origin of disesteem

First recorded in 1585–95; dis-¹ + esteem

At this time the King grew to be contemned and disesteemed, so that scarcely any honour was done to him, and his Father likewise.

The Works of John Knox, Volume 2 (of 6) |John Knox
I know, a hundred honest men cuckolds, honestly and not unbeseemingly; a worthy man is pitied, not disesteemed for it.

The Essays of Montaigne, Complete |Michel de Montaigne
Napoleon therefore repaired to England, and sought for Louis the Disesteemed.

The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales |Richard Garnett
A maid aft seen and a gown aft worn, are disesteemed and held in scorn.

The Proverbs of Scotland |Alexander Hislop

Time has worked out his revenges until what was then disesteemed is much admired now.

Blazing The Way |Emily Inez Denny

disesteem

/ (ˌdɪsɪˈstiːm) /

(tr) to think little of

lack of esteem