slightest in English

adjective

1

small in degree; inconsiderable.

a slight increase

synonyms: small, modest, tiny, minute, inappreciable, negligible, insignificant, minimal, remote, slim, faint, razor-thin, minuscule, de minimis, exiguous

2

(of a person or their build) not sturdy and strongly built.

she was slight and delicate-looking

synonyms: slim, slender, petite, diminutive, small, delicate, dainty

adjective

small, modest, tiny, minute, inappreciable, negligible, insignificant, minimal, remote, slim, faint, razor-thin, minuscule, de minimis, exiguous
minor, inconsequential, trivial, unimportant, lightweight, superficial, shallow, de minimis
slim, slender, petite, diminutive, small, delicate, dainty
little
slender, svelte, slim
tenuous, flimsy, thin, fragile

Use "slightest" in a sentence

1. She agreed without the slightest hesitation.

2. She flares up at the slightest provocation.

3. The slightest noise will wake him.

4. I don't have even the slightest ailment.

5. Their instruments can detect the slightest vibration.

6. He stole the money without the slightest compunction.

7. She kept me waiting without the slightest compunction.

8. She bursts into tears at the slightest provocation.

9. He flares up at the slightest provocation.

10. The slightest sound might betray his presence .

11. The slightest blemish can reduce market value.

12. She takes offence at the slightest thing .

13. A bubble will burst at the slightest touch.

14. There was not the slightest hint of trouble.

15. Neither side shows the slightest disposition to compromise.

16. 6 Their instruments can detect the slightest vibration.

17. The scientist's observant eye noticed the slightest details.

18. 7 You didn't embarrass me in the slightest.

19. I say, without feeling the slightest bit cowardly.

20. Fly into a rage at the slightest provocation.

21. 14 The slightest movement will defocus the microscope.

22. You shouldn't scold him on the slightest pretence.

23. The slightest touch will set off the alarm.

24. She kept us waiting without the slightest compunction.

25. The mouse made away at the slightest sound.

26. Cars no longer catch fire at the slightest provocation.

27. He'd fly into a rage at the slightest provocation.

28. I did not feel the slightest inclination to hurry.

29. He spoke up without the slightest sign of nervousness.

30. The slightest movement above trench level drew rifle fire.

31. She gets in a flap over the slightest thing.

32. She loses her temper at / on the slightest provocation.

33. He did not show the slightest inclination to leave.

34. Without the slightest doubt this is a remarkable exhibition.

35. He would lose his temper at the slightest provocation.

36. There are days that I will not give the slightest.

37. " I haven't the slightest intention to ask you, " I shouted.

38. They objected to being blown up for the slightest fault.

39. 20 Adorable noises, cute screams. Dazzling by every slightest sound.

40. He keeps popping into my office on the slightest pretext.

41. The slightest wind could send him hurtling down towards destruction.

42. Never once have I encountered the slightest risk as a result'.

43. 4 The twins fight tooth and nail over the slightest disagreement.

44. The slightest noise puts him off his stride when he's performing.

45. "Know" is an answer of affirmation, nonentity the slightest problem.

46. In the east there is the slightest glimmer of light.

47. The employer often scolded his men on the slightest pretence.

48. The horse answered to the slightest pull on the rein.

49. The foreman jumped on the workers for the slightest fault.

50. The slightest little bit of inattention can let something slip through.