The difference between Contemn and Esteem

When used as verbs, contemn means to disdain, whereas esteem means to set a high value on.


Esteem is also noun with the meaning: favourable regard.

check bellow for the other definitions of Contemn and Esteem

  1. Contemn as a verb (transitive, archaic):

    To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.

  2. Contemn as a verb (legal):

    To commit an offence of contempt, such as contempt of court; to unlawfully flout (e.g. a ruling).

  1. Esteem as a noun:

    Favourable regard.

  1. Esteem as a verb:

    To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.

  2. Esteem as a verb:

    To regard something as valuable; to prize.

  3. Esteem as a verb:

    To look upon something in a particular way.

    Examples:

    "Mary is an esteemed member of the community."

  4. Esteem as a verb (obsolete):

    To judge; to estimate; to appraise

    Examples:

    "The Earth, which I esteem unable to reflect the rays of the Sun."

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