slightest

/ˈslaɪtɪst/

IPA: /S L AY1 T AH0 S T/

verb

1
To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.
2
To give lesser weight or importance to.
syn:belittle
ant:esteem respect value
3
To treat with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully.
syn:contemn despise
ant:honor respect
4
To act negligently or carelessly.
5
(of a fortification) To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.
6
To make even or level.
7
To throw heedlessly.

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adjective

1
Small
syn:ignorable meaningless negligible tiny
2
Of slender build
“a slight but graceful woman”
syn:lithe svelte willowy
3
Even, smooth or level
“A slight stone”
syn:flat glassy slick
4
(especially said of the swa) still; with little or no movement on the surface
“The sea was slight and calm”
5
Foolish; silly; not intellectual.
syn:daft fatuous soft in the head
6
Bad, of poor quality.
syn:flimsy lousy shoddy
7
Slighting; treating with disdain.
syn:contemptuous disdainful scornful

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