slighted
Example Sentences
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Leaving a group trip where someone feels financially slighted can lead to conflict when you get back home.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
Dorothy, in Ms. Benedict’s telling, feels slighted by her male colleagues in London’s Detection Club, a real-life group of British mystery writers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
That plan began with repairing relationships in the local recruiting scene, many of whom had felt slighted by USC.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025
"I imagine that India's leaders will feel slighted and insulted, which will further strain US-India relations," Mr Haas told the BBC.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2025
“Why didn’t you call me?” said Julian, perplexed and perhaps a little slighted, when Charles finished his story.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
