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slighting
This term describes a specific type of social aggression characterized by omission or indifference rather than direct confrontation. It conveys a feeling of being diminished or ignored, often occurring in professional or social hierarchies where one person asserts superiority by treating another as insignificant.
As a noun, the word functions as a gerund describing the process of devaluation. Because it refers to an abstract act of disrespect, it is typically used in the singular form to describe the general experience of being overlooked or undervalued.
Meanings
Examples
His slighting tone made everyone in the room feel uncomfortable.
I cannot believe she gave me such a slighting look during the presentation.
Stop being so slighting toward your younger brother.
The critic wrote a slighting review of the new play.
He felt the comment was a slighting remark intended to undermine his authority.
Why are you using that slighting language with me?
She ignored the slighting comments from her rivals and kept working.
The king viewed the ambassador's lack of a bow as a slighting gesture.