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Definition of slighting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
negative attitudeRare showing disrespect or making someone seem less importantRare
- He made a slighting remark about her work.
- Her slighting tone hurt his feelings.
- They ignored him with a slighting attitude.
Origin of slighting
Old English, sliht (smooth) + -ing (action)
Terms with slighting included in their meaning
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treatment
treat in a slighting or inadequate manner
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- French:désobligeant, ...
- German:herabwürdigend, ...
- Italian:denigratorio, ...
- Spanish:despectivo, ...
- Portuguese:desdenhoso, ...
- Chinese:轻蔑, ...
- Japanese:軽蔑的な, ...
- Arabic:مُهِين, ...
- Hebrew:מְזַלְזֵל, ...
- Russian:пренебрежительный, ...
- Ukrainian:зневажливий, ...
- Hindi:अपमानजनक, ...
Definition of slight - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sizesmall in size or degree
- There was a slight increase in temperature.
2.
appearancedelicate or slender in build
- She has a slight frame and moves gracefully.
3.
importanceof little importance or significance
- His slight mistake didn't affect the outcome.
4.
qualityRare not thorough or superficialRare
- His slight understanding of the topic was evident.
Noun
insultdeliberate act showing disrespect or indifference to someone
- She took his silence as a slight.
Verb
1.
disregardtreat as unimportant or not worthy of attention
- She felt slighted by their lack of interest.
2.
interactionstreat someone with disdain or neglect
- He slighted his colleague's contributions.
3.
militaryDated render a fortification no longer defensibleDated
- The troops slighted the abandoned fort.
Expressions with slight
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minor distinction or discrepancy
The slight difference in their opinions led to a long discussion.
minimal attention given to something
He showed slight care for his responsibilities.
these dresses have small flaws and are sold cheaper
These dresses are slight seconds, so they cost less.
Origin of slight
Middle English, slight (smooth)
Examples of slight in a sentence
There was a slight delay in the schedule. His slight build made him a fast runner. The slight girl danced with elegance. The slight error was quickly corrected. Her slight hesitation went unnoticed. Her slight interest in the project was obvious.
The slight damage to the car was barely noticeable. She ignored his slight and walked away. His omission was perceived as a slight. He didn't mean to slight his colleague during the meeting. The artist felt slighted by the critics' reviews. She felt hurt when he slighted her at the party. The manager slighted the intern's hard work. Engineers were ordered to slight the old castle. The general decided to slight the enemy's defenses.
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- French:léger, affront, ...
- German:gering, Kränkung, ...
- Italian:leggero, affronto, ...
- Spanish:ligero, ofensa, ...
- Portuguese:ligeiro, desfeita, ...
- Chinese:轻微的, 轻视, ...
- Japanese:わずかな, 侮辱, ...
- Arabic:طَفيف, إِهانَة, ...
- Hebrew:קַל, עַלְבּוֹן, ...
- Russian:незначительный, оскорбление, ...
- Ukrainian:незначний, зневага, ...
- Hindi:मामूली, तिरस्कार, ...
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