Definition of: slight

(slīt) adjective
1. Of small importance; small in quantity, intensity, or degree; inconsiderable.
2. Slender; frail; delicate; flimsy.
3. Of weak intellect or character.
4. Scot. Smooth; slippery; unscrupulous. See synonyms under FINE¹, FRAGILE, INSIGNIFICANT, LITTLE, SMALL.
—v.t.
1. To manifest intentional neglect of or disregard for; snub; omit due courtesy toward or respect for: to slight a friend.
2. To omit due care in the doing or performance of; do imperfectly or thoughtlessly; shirk.
3. To treat as trivial or insignificant.
—noun An act or omission involving failure in courtesy or respect toward another; any contemptuous or neglectful action. ♦ Homophone: sleight. [ME. Akin to ON slettr smooth.]
—slight′ness noun Synonyms (noun): disregard, neglect, scorn. Disregard is chiefly a matter of intellectual estimate; slight is a matter of outward action; neglect may be of thought or act. Disregard of a thing is setting it aside as not worthy of regard. Neglect of a person or thing may be the result of ignorance, thoughtlessness, or preoccupation with other things; a slight is an intentional omission of kindness, courtesy, or attention. Scorn expresses mingled contempt and bitterness. See NEGLECT. Antonyms: esteem, honor, regard, respect, reverence.