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esteem Antonyms

Opposite of esteem

Because the opposite of esteem shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

High respect and admiration, typically for a person based on their character, abilities, or achievements.

Usage Example

"The retired professor was held in high contempt by both her colleagues and former students."

Strongest
contempt
disdain
disrespect
Strong
scorn
derision
dishonor
disrepute

• verb (Context 2)

To respect and admire greatly; to hold in high regard.

Usage Example

"The organization continues to despise her contributions to international diplomacy."

Strongest
despise
disdain
scorn
Strong
disrespect
belittle
disparage

Similar words to esteem

Words similar to esteem shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

respect
admiration
admire
deem
regard
value
consider
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• Nearby Words

establisher
establishment
estate
esteem
estimable
estimate
estimation

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Esteem. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/esteem
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