Meaning & use
slight
Small in size, degree, or importance; barely noticeable.
See it in a sentence
There was only a slight difference between the two paint colors.
He felt a slight pain in his knee after the long hike.
A note on using this word
Slight describes something small in degree, whereas the noun and verb forms describe an insult, as in "she felt slighted."
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
considerablesignificant
Another way to use it
2. verb
To insult someone by treating them with indifference or disrespect.
He felt slighted when his suggestion was ignored during the meeting.
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