Neither side wants to lose money or public esteem, and both share interests in satisfied employees and a workable contract.

In order to avoid becoming isolated and in order not to lose popularity and esteem, people constantly observe their environment very closely.

"The saddest thing is how many seniors lose esteem when they are turned down for a job," she said.

To see a bent or rusty pin, signifies that you will lose esteem because of your careless ways.

If Van Rensselaer, who was, technically, a militia major-general, declined the post, then he would lose esteem in the eyes of the voters.

I put my life in your hands; if you take it up, whatever trouble you may have to face, you will never lose my affection or esteem.

I have lost the regard and esteem of an old friend, who has cruelly wronged me.

Other analyses describe shame as being associated with concern over losing the affection or esteem of others.

The townsfolk might say nothing aloud, but I feel that I would lose esteem around the neighborhood.

Chicago cannot carry a venal reputation into the new century without losing national and world esteem, meaning fewer visitors, fewer conventions, lost contracts and lost jobs.