Disesteemed

/dɪsɪsˈtimd/ adjective

Definition

Regarded with little respect; held in low esteem or considered unworthy.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of disesteem. Used as an adjective to describe someone or something that has fallen out of favor.

Kelly Says

In Victorian novels, characters were often 'disesteemed' after scandals—the social shame was portrayed as a loss of respect from the entire community. It's a very dramatic word for how harshly society judged people.

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