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Slighting
To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.
📖 Definitions of "Slighting"
- 1
To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.
- 2
To give lesser weight or importance to.
- 3
To treat with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully.
- 4
To act negligently or carelessly.
- 1
The act of giving a slight or snub.
- 2
An act of ignoring or neglecting someone or something; more broadly neglect.
"The slighting of children"
- 3
The action of rejecting someone or something; rejection.
"The slighting of a handshake by Samuel ticked off Judi to no end."
- 4
The full or partial demolition of a fortification.
- 1
In the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative
🔄 Synonyms of "Slighting"
7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| deprecating | In manner that deprecates; insulting; belittling. |
| belittlingnoun | That belittles; condescending |
| deprecatory | Disparaging. |
| deprecative | Tending to deprecate. |
| uncomplimentary | Not complimentary; negative or insulting. |
| depreciatory | pertaining to depreciation |
| depreciativenoun | Belittling, disparaging. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Slighting"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| deprecatingnoun | In manner that deprecates; insulting; belittling. |
| belittlingnoun | That belittles; condescending |
| deprecatory | Disparaging. |
| deprecative | Tending to deprecate. |
| depreciativenoun | Belittling, disparaging. |
| depreciatory | pertaining to depreciation |
| uncomplimentary | Not complimentary; negative or insulting. |
| ridiculingverb | The act of exposing to ridicule. |
| owlynoun | Resembling or characteristic of an owl. |
| lampshaded | Diffused through a lampshade. (of light) |
| side-handed | Done with the side of the hand. |
| sidelong | Directed to the side; sideways. |
| flippant | Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert. |
| lowly | Low in rank or social importance. |
| condescending | Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude. |
| paucalnoun | (grammar) A language form referring to a few of something (three to around ten), as a small group of people; contrast singular, dual, trial, and plural. |
| self-deprecating | unassuming, modest |
| semifacetious | Half or partly facetious; half in jest. |
| softly softly | (UK) In a very tactful, careful, or nondisruptive manner. |
| sardonic | Scornfully mocking or cynical. |
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