slight

/slaɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

barely noticeable or slightly unpleasant

“She had a slight cold, so I didn’t want to get too close.”

2. noun

a small or slight degree of something

“The slight difference in their opinions led to a heated debate.”

3. verb

to pay little or no attention to something

“I didn’t slight his efforts, but I had more pressing concerns.”

Synonyms

  • mild
  • minor
  • small

Antonyms

  • considerable
  • significant
  • substantial