slighted

UK
/ˈslaɪtɪd/
US
/ˈslaɪtɪd/
slightedadjective
more slighted
Comp.
most slighted
Super.
UK
/ˈslaɪtɪd/
US
/ˈslaɪtɪd/
Translations
He felt slighted when his name was left off the guest list.
Il s’est senti offensé lorsque son nom a été oublié sur la liste des invités.
Additional translations
mépriséPlus proche de l’idée de manquer de respect ou de déconsidérer quelqu’un.
Definitions
Having been treated with little or no respect; insulted or disregarded.
He felt slighted when his name was left off the guest list.
slightnoun
Definitions
An insult caused by a failure to show someone proper respect or attention.
She took his lack of response as a slight to her efforts.
slightadjective
Definitions
Small in degree; inconsiderable.
There was a slight chance of rain, so we decided to go for a picnic.
Delicate or frail in build or structure.
The slight girl struggled to lift the heavy box.
Not sturdy or strongly built; thin or flimsy.
The slight wooden frame collapsed under the weight.
Of little importance, influence, or consequence; trivial.
Missing the bus was only a slight inconvenience.
Limited in extent, importance, or knowledge; superficial or inadequate.
His slight understanding of the law led him to make costly mistakes.
slightverb

slighted

Past Simple

slighted
Past Simple
slighted
Past Participle
slighting
ing-form
UK
/slaɪt/
US
/slaɪt/
Translations
négligerAu sens de traiter comme peu important, ignorer ou omettre.
Historians have often slighted the achievements of minority scientists.
Les historiens ont souvent négligé les réalisations des scientifiques issus des minorités.
mépriserAu sens de traiter quelqu’un avec mépris ou manque de respect.
She felt hurt when her colleagues slighted her by not inviting her to the meeting.
Elle s’est sentie blessée lorsque ses collègues l’ont méprisée en ne l’invitant pas à la réunion.
Definitions
To treat someone with disrespect or indifference.
She felt hurt when her colleagues slighted her by not inviting her to the meeting.
To treat as unimportant; to ignore, overlook, or neglect.
Historians have often slighted the achievements of minority scientists.