think little of

English

Verb

think little of (third-person singular simple present thinks little of, present participle thinking little of, simple past and past participle thought little of)

1. To dislike; to hold in low esteem; to look upon without favour or admiration.

   Antonym: think much of

2. To be willing to do without compunction or deep consideration.

   Synonym: think nothing of

   The ruthless businessman thought little of bribing or eliminating his competitors.

Translations

to dislike; hold in low esteem

• Latin: contemnō