Definition of slighting
:characterized by disregard or disrespect :disparaging
- a slighting remark
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Examples of slighting in a Sentence
slighting remarks about the general lack of musical talent among the contestants
First Known Use of slighting
1632
slighting Synonyms
Synonyms
belittling, contemptuous, decrying, degrading, demeaning, denigrative, denigratory, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, derisory, derogative, detractive, disdainful, disparaging, pejorative, scornful, derogatory, uncomplimentaryAntonyms
commendatory, complimentary, laudative, laudatoryRelated Words
aspersing, calumnious, defamatory, insulting, libelous (or libellous), maligning, slandering, slanderous, vilifying; abusive, opprobrious, scurrilous; catty, cruel, despiteful, hateful, malevolent, malicious, malign, malignant, mean, nasty, spiteful, unkind, virulent; critical, denunciative, denunciatory; acrimonious, bitter, envious, jaundiced, jealous, rancorous, resentful; acrid, caustic, scathing, venomousNear Antonyms
admiring, adulatory, applauding, approving, friendly, positive; appreciative, respectful; kind, kindhearted, kindly, sympathetic, unmalicious, warm, warmheartedLearn More about slighting
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