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Meanings of esteem in English

Portuguese
estima
Catalan
estimació
Spanish
estima

The condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

estima
Portuguese
venerar
Catalan
apreciar
Spanish
respetar

Regard highly; think much of.

venerar
Portuguese
considerar
Catalan
considerar
Spanish
considerar

Look on as or consider.

considerar
Portuguese
admiração
Catalan
estima
Spanish
estima

A feeling of delighted approval and liking.

admiração
Usage of esteem in English
1
Question: My son, who was 11 last week, has really low self-esteem.
The Irish Times
2
This can lead to loss of confidence, low self-esteem and severe stress.
The Irish Times
3
By a Diamond, not married; and of wealth or social esteem; talented.
The Square of Sevens: An Authoritative Method of Cartomancy with...
4
Ignoring her, Davis said, The government's very concerned about self-esteem these days.
Dark rivers of the heart
5
Cyclists have issues with self-esteem: they have far too much of it.
The Irish Times
6
The metal was held in esteem principally as the material of war.
Industrial Biography: Iron Workers and Tool Makers
7
This reply established the author firmly in the esteem of the scouts.
Last of the Great Scouts: The Life Story of William F. Cody ["Bu...
8
He says he is consistently surprised at his patients' lack of self-esteem.
The Guardian
9
With the most affectionate regard and esteem, I am; dear general, &c.
Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette
10
The characters of all three are very high, and in general esteem.
A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II
11
I know that it left its mark on my self-esteem and confidence.
The new atkins for a new you: the ultimate diet for shedding wei...
12
The band-master stood high in the esteem of all ranks and classes.
Lady Rosamond's Secret: A Romance of Fredericton
13
It's particularly upsetting because I've always held him in the greatest esteem.
The Irish Times
14
Read this note; it will restore me in your esteem, I trust.
The Clique of Gold
15
I have never seen anything in her to hinder my esteem; only-
The Millionaire Baby
16
The result for some is low self-esteem and a collapse of self-confidence.
The Guardian
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Ireland
Common
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