unesteemed
Lacking public admiration
Unesteemed means not held in high regard or respect.
The word describes people, works, or ideas that have failed to earn admiration: an unesteemed colleague, His early novels remained unesteemed during his lifetime.
Less common than its opposite, it carries a formal or literary tone.
Not given consideration
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- unrecognizedNot identified or acknowledged
- undervaluedRated below true worth
- unappreciatedNot given due recognition
unacknowledged · marginalized · dismissed · snubbed · slighted · ignored · invisible · forgettable
Valued below true worth
- unacclaimedNot publicly praised
- unpromotedNot elevated in rank
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- unrewardedReceiving nothing earned
uncredited · unrecognized · passed over · sidelined · demoted · underemployed · thankless · unglamorous
Having poor standing
- discreditedProven unworthy of trust
- tarnishedOxidized and discolored
- shamedMade to feel disgrace
- dishonoredBrought shame upon
fallen · disgraced · scandalous · notorious · stigmatized · blacklisted · ostracized · pariah
disregarded
Not given consideration
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- unrecognizedNot identified or acknowledged
- undervaluedRated below true worth
unappreciated · unacknowledged · marginalized · dismissed · snubbed · slighted · ignored · invisible · forgettable · unremarkable
underrated
Valued below true worth
- unacclaimedNot publicly praised
- unpromotedNot elevated in rank
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
unrewarded · uncredited · unrecognized · passed over · sidelined · demoted · underemployed · thankless · unglamorous · menial
disreputable
Having poor standing
- discreditedProven unworthy of trust
- tarnishedOxidized and discolored
- shamedMade to feel disgrace
dishonored · fallen · disgraced · scandalous · notorious · stigmatized · blacklisted · ostracized · pariah · outcast