slighted
Example Sentences
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His defence said he had a brain injury and paranoid schizophrenia, and that his mental condition affected the way he viewed being slighted.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Leaving a group trip where someone feels financially slighted can lead to conflict when you get back home.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
Simon gave back despite feeling slighted by the school, from which he graduated with honors in 1985.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
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
“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
