slighting

/ˈslaɪtɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Showing a lack of respect; insulting or dismissive.
    • Her slighting comment made everyone uncomfortable.
    • He gave a slighting wave of his hand and turned away.
    • The review was full of slighting remarks about the actor's performance.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The act of treating someone rudely or with disrespect.
    • She apologized for any slighting she had done.
    • Constant slighting can damage a friendship.
    • The slighting of his work caused him to quit the team.
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