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in low esteem

ADJECTIVE

disreputable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contemptible despicable shady shameful sordid vile

WEAK

abject bad base beggarly cheap derogatory discreditable disgraceful disorderly dissolute ignominious in bad in the doghouse infamous inglorious lewd libidinous licentious mean no good notorious opprobrious pitiable scandalous scurvy shabby shocking shoddy sorry unprincipled vicious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

good honorable reputable respectable worthy

WEAK

decent ethical principled respected

Example Sentences

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When he began his tenure as U.N. secretary-general on Jan. 1, 1982, he was a little-known Peruvian who was a compromise candidate at a time when the United Nations was held in low esteem.

From Washington Times • Mar. 4, 2020

So it's no surprise that he holds the press in low esteem.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2018

Puns are widely held in low esteem, a justifiable consideration.

From Economist • Aug. 10, 2017

Too often these payments – extended to shareholders as a result of quarterly excess earnings – are held in low esteem by some investors.

From US News • Aug. 1, 2016

Wu, or exorcists, 34–35; first, 34; king as high, 34; held in low esteem, 36 Priesthood.

From Myths and Legends of China by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)

in low esteem

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