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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.

Synonyms

  • Deprecating
  • Belittling
  • Depreciative
  • Deprecatory
  • Depreciatory
  • Deprecative
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