Slighting (Adjective)
Meaning
Tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The critic made a slighting comment about the artist's latest work, suggesting it was unoriginal and lacking in depth.
- Her tone was slighting, implying that my opinion was unworthy of consideration.
- He made a slighting remark about his sister's cooking, which hurt her feelings.
- The professor's slighting attitude towards his students' efforts made them feel undervalued and unappreciated.
- The politician's slighting comments about her opponent's policies sparked controversy and outrage among voters.