slightingly
- adverb
- /ˈslaɪtɪŋli/
:
despectivamente
- It's disrespectful to speak slightingly about others, especially in front of their friends.
Examples
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He did speak slightingly to Zalasta concerning this, and Zalasta's rancor regarding those words does linger still.
Fiction book (1993) -
I make a further suggestion you will succeed better with him if you take care not to speak slightingly to him of his mother.
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Do not speak slightingly of the three-volume novel, Cecily.
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I think what this comes down to is that although Chomsky speaks slightingly of its forward version, reverse engineering is pretty much what he's calling for.
Blog text (15) -
You're accused of consorting openly with Pierre Cot, who spoke slightingly of the revolution.
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They were not to use contemptuous, reproachful, or abusive language, or to speak slightingly of others, especially behind their backs.
Academic text (1996) -
The critic wrote slightingly about the author's latest book, dismissing it as unoriginal.
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During the meeting, she referred slightingly to his ideas, which discouraged further discussion.
Synonyms
25
1.3
In a way that is not polite and shows no respect
6
5.3
In a way that shows disapproval
6
7.3
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is foolish
5
4.4
In a rude way that shows no respect
4
7.5
In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something
4
4.4
To act in a harsh or mean way that hurts others
4
6.0
In a way that shows strong dislike and disrespect
3
8.0
In a way that shows little respect and treats things lightly
3
7.3
With a look or voice that shows strong dislike and no respect
3
7.3
In a way that shows you do not respect someone and say bad things about them
3
3.9
In a way that shows you do not agree with or like something
2
5.9
In a rude way that tries to hurt someone's feelings
1
7.9
Saying something in a very harsh and critical way
1
6.9
In a rude or impolite way
1
8.1
In a way that shows you do not respect someone or something
1
7.2
In a way that shows disrespect toward someone or something
1
4.2
In a rude way that shows little respect for others
1
7.6
In a rude way that shows no respect for a person in charge
In a rude, insulting way that shows clear disrespect
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is silly
In a rude way that shows you think someone is silly
In a mocking way that shows dislike and makes someone feel small
To act or speak in a way that shows you do not like something
In a way that shows disapproval or criticism
In a way that makes people feel strong dislike and disgust
In a way that makes someone feel small and ashamed
Antonyms
How Disrespectful
4
7.5
- Offensive
2
5.9
- Offensive
3
7.3
6
5.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word slightingly comes from the adjective slight, which meant 'small' or 'not important', so imagine someone treating another person as too small to matter. To speak slightingly is to show that lack of respect and to put someone down.