small in amount, degree, etc.

a slight increase; a slight odor.

of little importance, influence, etc.; trivial

a slight cut.

slender or slim; not heavily built.

frail; flimsy; delicate

a slight fabric.

of little substance or strength.

to treat as of little importance.

to treat (someone) with indifference; ignore, esp. pointedly or contemptuously; snub

to be slighted by society.

to do negligently; scamp

to slight one's studies.

an act or instance of slighting indifference or treatment

Slights marred his work.

a pointed and contemptuous discourtesy; affront

She considered not being invited an unforgivable slight.