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slightest

Adjective

∙ superlative form of slight: most slight.

slight

Adjective

∙ Small amount, gentle, or weak,; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.
∙ Not stout or heavy; slender.
∙ Even, smooth or level; still (of the sea). regional
∙ Foolish; silly; weak in intellect. obsolete
∙ Bad, of poor quality (as, goods). regional, obsolete

Verb

∙ To treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.
∙ To treat with disdain or neglect.
∙ To act negligently or carelessly.
∙ To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition. military, of a fortification
∙ To make even or level.
∙ To throw heedlessly.

Noun

∙ The act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
∙ Sleight.