Thesaurus
slighting
Synonyms and Antonyms of slighting
intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value slighting remarks about the general lack of musical talent among the contestants Synonyms belittling, contemptuous, decrying, degrading, demeaning, denigrative, denigratory, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, derisory, derogative, detractive, disdainful, disparaging, pejorative, scornful, derogatory, uncomplimentaryRelated 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, warmheartedAntonyms commendatory, complimentary, laudative, laudatory
People Are Reading
Learn More about slighting
-
Dictionary: Definition of slighting Nglish: Translation of slighting for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of slighting for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up slighting? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!