slighting

adjective

slight·​ing ˈslī-tiŋ 

: characterized by disregard or disrespect : disparaging

a slighting remark

slightingly adverb

Synonyms

• belittling
• contemptuous
• decrying
• degrading
• demeaning
• denigrative
• denigratory
• deprecatory
• depreciative
• depreciatory
• derisory
• derogative
• derogatory
• detractive
• disdainful
• disparaging
• pejorative
• scornful
• uncomplimentary

Examples of slighting in a Sentence

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

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

slighting

adjective

slight·​ing ˈslīt-iŋ 

: characterized by disregard or disrespect

slightingly adverb