triviality

American  

[triv-ee-al-i-tee] / ˌtrɪv iˈæl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

trivialities

1. something trivial; a trivial matter, affair, remark, etc..

   cocktail conversation marked by trivialities.

2. Also trivialness trivial quality or character.

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triviality British  

/ ˌtrɪvɪˈælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state or quality of being trivial

2. something, such as a remark, that is trivial

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Other Word Forms

• nontriviality noun

Etymology

Origin of triviality

First recorded in 1590–1600; trivial + -ity

Example Sentences

“The era’s descriptors of femininity — sweetness, triviality, softness and indulgence — all became associated with chocolate,” CNN’s Casey Barber wrote.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2025

She honored those traces even as she ironically nailed their indefensible triviality.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024

He also took aim at the newspaper articles submitted as evidence of illicit newsgathering, saying they offered a "breathtaking level of triviality".

From BBC • May 12, 2023

“Teens are just noticing there might be longevity to these moments of triviality or fun they’re having on a platform like TikTok.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2023

Helen Burns asked some slight question about her work of Miss Smith, was chidden for the triviality of the inquiry, returned to her place, and smiled at me as she again went by.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë