slightness

slightness
slight ADJECTIVE 1) small in degree; inconsiderable. 2) not profound or substantial. 3) not sturdy and strongly built.
VERB insult (someone) by treating them without proper respect or attention.
NOUN an insult.
DERIVATIVES slightness noun.
ORIGIN Old Norse, 'smooth' .

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