ESTEEMED Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

i-ˈstēmd

Definition of esteemed

as in respected

having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge concerned about his heart, my grandfather went to see an esteemed cardiac specialist

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verb

past tense of esteem

as in considered

to think of in a particular way I had esteemed the whole affair to be a colossal waste of time

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as in admired

to think very highly or favorably of although the works of the Impressionist painters are esteemed today, they met with scorn when they were introduced

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as in thought

to have as an opinion I should have esteemed it most unlikely that their marriage had any chance of success

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Recent Examples of esteemed

Adjective

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters, one of the most esteemed roasters in Sacramento’s expansive coffee scene, has been tapped as a finalist in Roast Magazine’s 23rd annual Micro Roaster of the Year awards for 2027. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The esteemed address has had renovations before, most recently in 2005, when the icon was partly converted into condos. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Verb

In Britain between the 1940s and the 1980s, university professors, especially those from Oxford and Cambridge, were esteemed not merely for their specialist knowledge or pedagogical value but for their wider contribution to civic life. — Tim Bouverie, Air Mail, 30 May 2026 Both had esteemed lives off the track, as well. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for esteemed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for esteemed

Adjective

Speaking your mind candidly is essential right now—feeling seen and respected is core to your sense of self-worth.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Pair a winning culture of a respected NBA franchise with a top five talent like Giannis Antetokounmpo and blockbuster is supposed to happen, if the main characters stay healthy, everyone buys in, and the sports Gods are kind.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of respected

Verb

Newsom is widely considered to be planning a presidential bid in 2028.

— Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
The first three often are considered the science prizes, and since their start in 1901, scientists in the United States have won 44% of those.

— Mattanjah de Vries, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of considered

Verb

Chris Costagli, a vice president and food thought leader at NielsenIQ, said high gas prices have worsened Americans’ concerns about affordability, and that's dampening demand for Halloween treats.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Primetime director Lance Oppenheim thought of Lipnicki for his latest role while rewatching Jerry Maguire as a reference point for the new movie.

— Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of thought

Adjective

The Chiefs have beaten a Denver Broncos team that was still finding its footing, the 2-4 Indianapolis Colts, the winless Miami Dolphins, a respectable Raiders squad and the 0-6 Chargers.

— Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
For 26 years, Ecuador has remained immune from the plague of a currency crisis and has sustained respectable economic growth, low inflation, and surging exports.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of respectable

Verb

Although denim is often regarded as a classic American fabric, its origins likely lie elsewhere.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
The junior guard is regarded as one of the best midrange shooters in the country, but is looking to expand her game as a starter at TCU.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of regarded

Verb

The court filing alleges that social media users believed that the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders actually made appearances at the My Chemical Romance concert, and that the circulation of videos was not accidental.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Traditional pan-frying took too long for travelers who wanted a quick meal, while Sanders believed deep-frying compromised the chicken’s quality.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of believed

Adjective

Hales finally submitted the 250-page proof and three gigabytes of computer files to the prestigious journal Annals of Mathematics in 1998.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
The often funny clips come from Modi, a category-flouting gay Orthodox Jew and former Merrill Lynch trader who is now playing some of the country’s most prestigious venues.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

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