slighting

1 of 2

adjective

slight·​ing ˈslī-tiŋ 

: characterized by disregard or disrespect : disparaging entry 1

a slighting remark

slightingly adverb

slighting

2 of 2

present participle of slight entry 2

Synonyms of slighting

Adjective

• insulting
• disparaging
• degrading
• demeaning
• malicious
• critical
• derogatory
• belittling
• uncomplimentary
• scornful
• contemptuous

Examples of slighting in a Sentence

Adjective

slighting remarks about the general lack of musical talent among the contestants

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1632, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for slighting

• biting
• blighting
• citing
• fighting
• lighting
• righting
• sighting
• siting
• whiting
• writing
• alighting
• backbiting

Kids Definition

slighting

adjective

slight·​ing ˈslīt-iŋ 

: characterized by disregard or disrespect

slightingly adverb