misesteem

[ mis-e-steem ]

verb (used with object)

1. to fail to value or respect properly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of misesteem¹

First recorded in 1605–15; mis- ¹ + esteem

Example Sentences

Misesteem, mis-es-tēm′, n. want of esteem: disregard: disrespect.—v.t.

From Project Gutenberg

It was a very different affair from any of Lucas's, and he did not want Lucas to misesteem it; neither did he want Lucas to be under the temptation to regard him as a ninny.

From Project Gutenberg

My good friend, Sexwolf," quoth the Norman in very tolerable Saxon, "I pray you not so to misesteem us.

From Project Gutenberg

My good friend, Sexwolf," quoth the Norman in very tolerable Saxon, "I pray you not so to misesteem us.

From Project Gutenberg