slighting

UK
/ˈslaɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈslaɪtɪŋ/
slightingnoun
slightings
pl
Translations
affrontSens de manque de respect ou de dédain envers quelqu’un.
He considered her slighting of his achievements an affront.
Il a considéré le fait qu’elle dénigrait ses réussites comme un affront.
négligenceSens de négligence, d’omission ou de manque d’attention.
His slighting of the safety procedures put everyone at risk.
Sa négligence des procédures de sécurité a mis tout le monde en danger.
Additional translations
insulteSens courant dans un contexte de manque de respect.
Definitions
An act or instance of treating someone with disrespect or as if they are unimportant.
Her comments were taken as a slighting by the entire team.
The act of neglecting or ignoring; negligence.
His slighting of the safety procedures put everyone at risk.
slightingadjective
more slighting
Comp.
most slighting
Super.
UK
/ˈslaɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈslaɪtɪŋ/
Translations
méprisantSe dit d’un propos, d’un ton ou d’une attitude qui marque du mépris.
Her slighting remarks about his work were both hurtful and uncalled for.
Ses remarques méprisantes sur son travail étaient à la fois blessantes et déplacées.
Additional translations
dédaigneuxPlus soutenu; exprime le dédain ou le manque de considération.
Definitions
Showing a lack of respect or consideration; dismissive.
Her slighting remarks about his work were both hurtful and uncalled for.
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

slighting

ing-form

slighted
Past Simple
slighted
Past Participle
slighting
ing-form
UK
/slaɪt/
US
/slaɪt/
Translations
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.
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.
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.