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Slighted - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Slighted means to feel insulted, ignored, or treated with disrespect. It describes the emotion of being undervalued or overlooked, often leading to hurt feelings or resentment.

slighted

/slaɪtɪd/ /slaɪtɪd/

Definition:

Treated with disrespect or indifference; offended or ignored.

Synonyms:

insulted, offended, snubbed, disregarded

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

honored, respected

Common Collocations:

feel slighted, easily slighted, deliberately slighted

Derivatives:

slight (noun/verb), slighting (adjective), slightly (adverb)

Usage Tips:

Use "slighted" to describe feeling offended or ignored, often in social or professional contexts.

Common Phrases:

take it as a slight, a slight to one's pride

Etymology:

From Old Norse "sléttr" (smooth, even), later meaning "small in degree" and then "disrespect."

Examples:

  • 1. She felt slighted when no one acknowledged her idea.
  • 2. He was slighted by his colleague’s dismissive comment.
  • 3. They avoided eye contact, leaving her slightly slighted.
  • 4. The team felt slighted after the unfair decision.

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