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slighted

/ˈslaɪtɪd/ /ˈslaɪdɪd/

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verb

To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.

Examples :

"Maria felt slighted when her boss praised everyone else's contributions to the project but completely ignored hers. "

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To give lesser weight or importance to.

Examples :

"Maria felt slighted when her boss praised her colleague's work more than hers, even though she had contributed equally to the project. "

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To treat with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully.

Examples :

"Because of his stutter, he felt slighted by the teacher, who never called on him in class. "

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verb

To act negligently or carelessly.

Examples :

"The cashier slighted the customer by not giving them the correct change. "

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(of a fortification) To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.

Examples :

"After the siege, the conquering army slighted the castle by tearing down its walls, making it useless for future defense. "

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To make even or level.

Examples :

"The construction crew slighted the uneven ground with heavy machinery before laying the foundation for the new house. "

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To throw heedlessly.

Examples :

"The child slighted the important instructions, throwing them away without reading them carefully. "