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slight

/slaɪt/
adjective
  1. Small in degree or amount; not very important or serious.
    • There was a slight delay because of the rain.
    • She noticed a slight change in his mood.
    • I have a slight headache, but I can still work.
  2. Thin and delicate in build; not sturdy or strong.
    • The young bird had a slight frame and fragile wings.
    • He was a slight man with narrow shoulders.
    • Her slight figure made the coat look oversized.
Synonyms
smallminorslender
Antonyms
significantsturdy
noun
  1. An insult or rude remark that shows a lack of respect.
    • The team's loss was a slight to their reputation.
    • She apologized for the unintended slight.
    • He took her comment as a personal slight.
verb
  1. To treat someone rudely or without proper respect; to insult or snub.
    • She felt slighted when he didn't invite her to the party.
    • Don't slight your classmates just because they are new.
    • The manager slighted his assistant by ignoring her suggestions.
Synonyms
snubinsult
Antonyms
respect