misesteem: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low (Literary/Rare)Formal, Literary, Archaic
Quick answer
What does “misesteem” mean?
To have a wrong or inaccurate opinion of the value, worth, or importance of someone or something.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To have a wrong or inaccurate opinion of the value, worth, or importance of someone or something.
To hold in low regard; to undervalue or underestimate; to fail to appreciate properly.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage; the word is equally rare in both varieties.
Connotations
Equally formal/literary in both.
Frequency
Extremely low and declining in both; slightly more likely to be encountered in British historical texts.
Grammar
How to Use “misesteem” in a Sentence
[Subject] misesteems [Object][Subject] is misesteemed by [Agent]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “misesteem” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The biographer warned against the tendency to misesteem the early works of the composer.
- One should not misesteem the tactical value of a strong defence.
American English
- Critics often misesteem popular films, focusing only on artistic merit.
- It is easy to misesteem the quiet contributions of support staff.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used. 'Undervalue' or 'underestimate' are universal.
Academic
Extremely rare, may appear in historical or literary criticism texts discussing themes of reputation.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “misesteem”
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “misesteem”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “misesteem”
- Using it in speech or modern writing; misspelling as 'misesteam' or 'misesteeme'; using it as a noun (the noun is 'misestimation').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is extremely rare and considered formal or archaic. In almost all modern contexts, 'undervalue', 'underestimate', or 'underrate' should be used instead.
Not directly. The corresponding noun is 'misestimation' or the phrase 'lack of esteem'. 'Misesteem' itself is primarily a verb.
'Misesteem' means to judge the value or worth incorrectly (you could misesteem something by valuing it too high or too low, though it typically implies undervaluing). 'Disesteem' means to hold in low regard or active disrespect.
For most learners, it is only important to recognize it as a passive vocabulary item when reading older texts. Active use is not recommended, as it will sound unnatural.
To have a wrong or inaccurate opinion of the value, worth, or importance of someone or something.
Misesteem is usually formal, literary, archaic in register.
Misesteem: in British English it is pronounced /ˌmɪs.ɪˈstiːm/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌmɪs.əˈstim/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None specific to this word.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: MIS (wrong) + ESTEEM (value/regard) = to value wrongly.
Conceptual Metaphor
JUDGMENT IS MEASUREMENT (a flawed measurement of worth).
Practice
Quiz
In which context would the verb 'misesteem' be MOST appropriate?