Slights: meaning, definitions and examples

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slights

 

[ slaɪts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in behavior

Small discourtesies or disrespect shown by someone, often unintentional.

Synonyms

disrespects, insults, snubs

Examples of usage

  • He was hurt by the slights of his colleagues at work.
  • She felt the slights of being ignored in the conversation.
Context #2 | Verb

to offend

To treat with discourtesy or disrespect, to offend or insult.

Synonyms

disrespect, insult, offend

Examples of usage

  • She felt slighted by his remarks during the meeting.
  • He didn't mean to slight her, it was just a misunderstanding.

Translations

Translations of the word "slights" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconsiderações

🇮🇳 अपमान

🇩🇪 Beleidigungen

🇮🇩 penghinaan

🇺🇦 образи

🇵🇱 zniewagi

🇯🇵 侮辱

🇫🇷 insultes

🇪🇸 insultos

🇹🇷 aşağılama

🇰🇷 모욕

🇸🇦 إهانات

🇨🇿 urážky

🇸🇰 urážky

🇨🇳 侮辱

🇸🇮 žalitve

🇮🇸 móðganir

🇰🇿 қорлықтар

🇬🇪 შეურაცხყოფები

🇦🇿 təhqirlər

🇲🇽 insultos

Word origin

The word 'slights' comes from the Middle English 'slyght' meaning 'craft, deceit, trick'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage to describe small discourtesies or offenses. The concept of 'slights' has been a part of human interactions for centuries, reflecting social dynamics and the impact of unintentional disrespect.

See also: slight, slightest, slightly, slightness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,144, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.