the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
Used in a Sentence
esteem
How to use esteem in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for esteem.
Editorial note
Don't tie your self esteem to your last shot
Examples11
Definitions5
Parts of speech2
Quick take
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of esteem gathered in one view.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for esteem.
noun
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
noun
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
See also: admiration
noun
an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"
verb
regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"
verb
look on as or consider; "she looked on this affair as a joke"; "He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician"; "He is reputed to be intelligent"
See also: repute
Example sentences
Don't tie your self esteem to your last shot
If you are prone to low self esteem, avoid reading about him.
I have no idea why it is held in such high esteem in the US tech industry.
It is painful to see what criticism does to her self-esteem.
Pre-internet regional schools were often held in near equal esteem as Harvard/Yale.
Three years ago, the feel of this community was very much one of support and maybe, a little self esteem boosting.
Most of my self-esteem, of my very concept of self-realization, relied on myself being a scientist.
Harvard may have some mystique baked into its valuation, but most of us still hold the valuation -- mystique and all -- in high esteem.
Actually, now that I think about it, I cannot be following his advice, because my apartment does not fill me with gratification and self-esteem.
The idea that an individual who is ill, hungry, in danger, or impoverished must necessarily forgo self-esteem, appreciation of art, romance, and intellectual pursuits.
It's probably common in technology area that due to Dunning-Kruger effect many super talented engineers have low self-esteem and real-life skills, and are attracted by "magical" personalities, forming narcissist-codependent pairs.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use esteem in a sentence?
Don't tie your self esteem to your last shot
What does esteem mean?
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
What part of speech is esteem?
esteem is commonly used as noun, verb.