1
as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a small lad with a slight build
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2
as in minor
lacking importance
a slight comedy that did nothing to further her career
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3
as in little
of a size that is less than average
the slight youth packed a surprisingly solid punch
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as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
apart from a slight fishy taste, the dish was fine
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as in small
small in degree
only a slight chance of success
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
refused to respond to their petty slights
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1
as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
the dancers felt slighted by the harsh comments of the judges
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as in to isolate
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 to disdain
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 to ignore
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 slight
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Trump is taking steps to dismantle the Education Department and has called for massive funding cuts, yet his 2026 budget request preserved grants for Hispanic universities and even asked Congress for a slight increase.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Colbert — and this isn’t meant as a slight — seemed to simply enjoy doing the job as a talk show host in the studio every night to the best of his ability.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Aware of the ongoing discourse around Joey Bada$$’s comments—which some took as slighting the West Coast’s current success—Soul stepped up with a diplomatic but direct verse.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
If any of the four among Jeremiah Estrada, Adrián Morejón, Mason Miller and Robert Suarez had needed even a slight breather, Shildt surely would have held out that pitcher.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Trump is taking steps to dismantle the Education Department and has called for massive funding cuts, yet his 2026 budget request preserved grants for Hispanic universities and even asked Congress for a slight increase.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
That move was intended not as a slight toward Kmet, who is under contract for the next three years.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Colbert — and this isn’t meant as a slight — seemed to simply enjoy doing the job as a talk show host in the studio every night to the best of his ability.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
Verb
Despite Meg’s efforts to connect, Ellen (Kyra Sedgwick) repeatedly slights her future daughter-in-law.
—Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Aware of the ongoing discourse around Joey Bada$$’s comments—which some took as slighting the West Coast’s current success—Soul stepped up with a diplomatic but direct verse.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slight
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And if tariffs only cause a one-time jump in prices, weaker purchasing power could slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Despite these efforts, economic conditions and weak demand for domestic leisure travel pose challenges.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Several minor incidents took place at polling stations in the central region of Cochabamba, Morales' political stronghold.—
Lucinda Elliott,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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One section of Long Beach Elementary School is also currently unusable, and there are minor leaks and water damage at eight other district schools.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In an environment like that of Gaza today, where most people live in tents or shelters with very little clean water, and with much of the sewage system destroyed, illness is rife and people with weakened immunity are at even greater risk, all the aid agencies said.—
Dawoud Abu Alkas,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Their demands followed several reports that ICE had kept individuals overnight at its downtown Sacramento office for consecutive days with limited water, little access to restrooms and no air conditioning.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Yet meticulous planning means that there is always a nuanced plan — 4-3-3 is his nominal starting formation, but individual roles are tweaked depending on the opposition.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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The macro hasn't changed: chronic fiscal deficits, an eventual glide lower in real rates if nominal cuts meet sticky inflation, and incentives to keep liquidity flowing.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On a sunny morning in late June, his exercise regimen began with small steps: His right foot keeping pace with the treadmill, his left foot stationary, off to the side.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Going directly from cooking inside the house and only trying my own food to trying small restaurants and traveling within a week’s span was a blessing.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Several diss tracks followed, with the musicians hurling increasingly spiteful insults at each other relating to accusations of domestic abuse, exploitation and pedophilia.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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According to a cell phone video, obtained through CAIR, the man shouted several Islamophobic insults, including insults attacking Islam and the Prophet Muhammad.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Their female anime character companion removes clothing as a reward for positive engagement from users and responds with expletives if offended or rejected by users.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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In one corner is Tamra Judge, the hardened veteran, who is peddling a story about being betrayed by someone on the cast, only to be shocked when only half of the women believe her, given her history of offending everyone and then apologizing for it over the years.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Specifically, the complaint alleges that young TikTok users, those ages 13 to 17, may isolate themselves from their peers while on the app, or compare themselves too much to others, which may lead to self-confidence issues.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Sources told the outlet the incident was not isolated and occurred earlier in the year.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Slight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slight. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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