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frivolous
[friv-uh-luhs]
adjective
characterized by lack of seriousness or sense.
frivolous conduct.
self-indulgently carefree; unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose.
(of a person) given to trifling or undue levity.
a frivolous, empty-headed person.
Antonyms: seriousof little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice.
a frivolous suggestion.
Antonyms: weighty
frivolous
/ ˈfrɪvələs, frɪˈvɒlɪtɪ /
adjective
not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly
a frivolous remark
unworthy of serious or sensible treatment; unimportant
frivolous details
Other Word Forms
- frivolously adverb
- frivolousness noun
- unfrivolous adjective
- unfrivolousness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of frivolous1
Word History and Origins
Origin of frivolous1
Example Sentences
CBS denied the claims, saying the edits were standard and the case was viewed as frivolous by 1st Amendment experts.
“The allegations against Mr. Wayne were frivolous and unequivocally false. Mr. Wayne has endured serious and damaging accusations, and today’s verdict confirms what he has always said — the plaintiff’s claims against him are completely fabricated.”
His assaults on the press, which have included pressuring media companies, filing frivolous lawsuits and harassing journalists.
In a letter in June, a coalition of water agencies, business and labor groups and other supporters said that for decades the project “has been stalled by frivolous lawsuits and duplicative reviews.”
The lawsuit, considered frivolous by 1st Amendment experts, damaged the morale of the news division and likely led to the ouster of Owens in April.
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