adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of slight form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Cheated; short-changed; ripped off. adjective, error-misspelling, participle
2. 2
   Treated as unimportant or not worthy of attention.
3. 3
   Treated with disdain or neglect; ignored disrespectfully.

Synonyms

All synonyms

abandoneddeserteddisregardedhalf-doneignoredlaid aside

Example

More examples

"His fear of being slighted made him avoid people."

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