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as in insulted
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
the dancers felt slighted by the harsh comments of the judges
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2
as in isolated
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
as a temp worker, she often feels slighted by the people she has to work with
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as in disrespected
to show contempt for
music critics who slight any style of music that doesn't fit their personal taste
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as in ignored
to fail to give proper attention to
slighted several major authors in her survey of 20th-century fiction
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Recent Examples of slighted
For years, Drake slighted Lamar in his music.
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Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
As a result, they’re feeling slighted by the lack of appreciation and send a heated text your way.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
According to Min, NewJeans was plagiarized and slighted in favor of other HYBE girl groups, and she was retaliated against for protecting her band’s interests.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
Luke Bryan feels slighted by recent election results — but not that one.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
The deference being shown to the Big Ten and SEC conferences isn’t sitting well with some outsiders, who feel they are being slighted by the CFP selection committee.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 19 Nov. 2024
There may be other ways to cut costs rather than shorten the guest list, particularly if your fiance feels his family members might feel slighted if they aren’t invited.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Another Redditor said the bride should expect potential guests to feel slighted over the no-kids policy.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
As a result, they’re feeling slighted by the lack of appreciation and send a heated text your way.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
According to Min, NewJeans was plagiarized and slighted in favor of other HYBE girl groups, and she was retaliated against for protecting her band’s interests.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
Luke Bryan feels slighted by recent election results — but not that one.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
The deference being shown to the Big Ten and SEC conferences isn’t sitting well with some outsiders, who feel they are being slighted by the CFP selection committee.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 19 Nov. 2024
There may be other ways to cut costs rather than shorten the guest list, particularly if your fiance feels his family members might feel slighted if they aren’t invited.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Another Redditor said the bride should expect potential guests to feel slighted over the no-kids policy.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slighted
Verb
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His dominance is creating an air of intimidation that shouldn’t go ignored.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Black electorate feeling ‘neglected and ignored’ Tensions within the party in Florida could be seen as early as April when President Joe Biden came to Tampa for an event.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Then, someone forgot the rings.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the stage is dominated by columns with a terra cotta effect, but little else; the world Othello and Iago inhabits seems less drained of color than awaiting it, as if Leon forgot to put it there in the first place.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The policy outraged customers as going-out-of-business sales continue and some argued there was little notice to redeem their store value.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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The move caught White House officials off guard and outraged some supporters of the president, who had been promised that more details would be made public.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This time around, even critics were convinced, joining in with libidinous fans to praise the blood-sucking second season, which was recently nominated for two Critics Choice Awards after being largely snubbed by voting bodies last year.—
Elaina Patton,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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Shortlist snubs and surprises could be early indicators of which movies are building momentum and might be headed toward big Oscar hauls—and which movies might be snubbed on Oscar nominations morning.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Suddenly, we're hated in the world.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Alli Jo refuted that everyone hated Carolina, claiming that Carolina kept to herself and did not interact with the majority of the women.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Kay’s particular diet was a recurring talking point on the show, with condiments such as ketchup and mayo among the foods that repulsed the TV voice of the Yankees.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Dexter is repulsed by the whole scene, and really who can blame him?—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The prospect of trying to cut open a stubborn 5-4-1 block in the Orlando heat could have become torturous quite quickly.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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According to a report on Bloomberg, MSFT is planning to cut thousands of jobs in its Xbox gaming division.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Washington’s social and media elite scorned their style.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Dec. 2024
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Washington's social and media elite scorned their style.—
Brian Smith,
arkansasonline.com,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Slighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slighted. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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