frivolous

[ friv-uh-luhs ]
/ ˈfrɪv ə ləs /
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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.
of little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice: a frivolous suggestion.

Origin of frivolous

1425–75; late Middle English < Latin frīvolus worthless, trifling; see -ous

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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH frivolous

frivolity frivolousness

Words nearby frivolous

friuli, friuli-venezia giulia, friulian, frivol, frivolity, frivolous, friz, frizette, frizz, frizzante, frizzle

Words related to frivolousness

levity, emptiness, ineffectiveness, trifle, paltriness, baseness, inconsequence, smallness, subordination, irrelevance, shabbiness, uselessness, idleness, hollowness, vanity, senselessness, ineffectuality, meaninglessness, whimsy, gaiety

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British Dictionary definitions for frivolousness

frivolous
/ (ˈfrɪvələs) /

adjective

not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly a frivolous remark
unworthy of serious or sensible treatment; unimportant frivolous details

Derived forms of frivolous

frivolously, adverb frivolousness or frivolity (frɪˈvɒlɪtɪ), noun

Word Origin for frivolous

C15: from Latin frīvolus silly, worthless