Slighted

To be slighted means to feel insulted or treated with disrespect and disregard; to be ignored or undervalued.

It suggests a feeling of having been deliberately dismissed or overlooked, leading to hurt feelings and resentment.

The act of slighting someone can range from a minor discourtesy to a more blatant form of disrespect, often implying that the individual's worth or importance is being diminished in some way.

The feeling is often connected to a sense of damaged pride or ego, a perceived lack of recognition, or a feeling of being deemed less worthy of attention or consideration than others.

Slighted meaning with examples

• She felt slighted when she wasn't invited to the exclusive company party, assuming it was a deliberate exclusion based on her perceived lower status within the department.
• He felt slighted when the manager publicly praised his colleague for work he had contributed significantly to, receiving no acknowledgement for his efforts or input.
• The visiting dignitary was slighted by the lack of a formal greeting, perceiving it as a sign of disrespect from the host country.
• Sarah felt slighted by her friend's casual dismissal of her hard-earned achievements and contribution, as if her success were insignificant and unimportant.