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Synonyms & Similar Words
belittling
demeaning
disparaging
mocking
ridiculing
scornful
contemptuous
disdainful
insulting
offensive
hurtful
wounding
defamatory
libelous
slanderous
derogatory
pejorative
depreciative
deprecatory
dismissive
condescending
patronizing
superior
haughty
arrogant
snobbish
snooty
aloof
distant
cold
unfriendly
discourteous
rude
impolite
inconsiderate
thoughtless
insensitive
unkind
uncivil
ungracious
Meaning of Slighting
According to Oxford Dictionary, slighting refers to the act of treating someone or something as unimportant or unworthy of respect.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines slighting as the act of giving someone or something less respect or attention than they deserve.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes slighting as the act of treating someone or something in a way that shows you do not think they are important or worthy of respect.
Example Uses
- The celebrity felt that the media was slighting her by not giving her enough coverage.
- His slighting comments about her artwork made her feel unappreciated and undervalued.
- The company's slighting attitude towards customer feedback led to a significant decline in customer satisfaction.
- She felt slighted by her boss's decision to overlook her for the promotion.
- The politician's slighting remarks about his opponent's policies sparked a heated debate.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
praising
complimenting
admiring
respecting
honoring
glorifying
extolling
lauding
commending
approving
endorsing
supporting
encouraging
uplifting
flattering
buttering
cajoling
coaxing
flattering
soothing
placating
mollifying
pacifying
appeasing
propitiating
conciliating