adjective
- showing disrespect or lack of consideration; disparaging
noun
- the act of treating someone or something as unimportant or showing disrespect
Examples
- Her slighting remarks about his work hurt his feelings.
- The critic’s slighting review damaged the restaurant’s reputation.
- He made a slighting gesture when her name was mentioned.
- The slighting of her contributions to the project was unfair.
- She felt the slighting was intentional and deliberate.
- His slighting tone suggested he didn’t take her seriously.
- The slighting comments revealed his true opinion of the proposal.