Slight

[sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚]

noun

  1. The act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

  2. Sleight.

Synonyms: belittlement, ignoring, neglect

verb

  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.

Synonyms: belittle, contemn, despise

adjective

  1. Small

  2. Of slender build

    a slight but graceful woman

  3. Even, smooth or level

    A slight stone

Synonyms: contemptuous, disdainful, scornful, daft, fatuous, soft in the head, flat, glassy

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