Flippancy: meaning, definitions and examples

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flippancy

 

[ ˈflɪpənsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in conversation

Lack of respect or seriousness; lightness or frivolity in behavior, especially in serious matters.

Synonyms

frivolity, impertinence, irreverence, levity

Examples of usage

  • He replied with flippancy when asked about the company's financial situation.
  • Her flippancy towards important issues often irritated her colleagues.
  • The politician's flippancy during the debate did not sit well with the audience.
Context #2 | Noun

writing

A casual or offhand manner; lack of proper respect or seriousness.

Synonyms

carelessness, disrespect, insouciance, nonchalance

Examples of usage

  • The author's flippancy in addressing the sensitive topic was criticized by reviewers.
  • The professor did not appreciate the student's flippancy in class discussions.

Translations

Translations of the word "flippancy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frivolidade

🇮🇳 उद्दंडता

🇩🇪 Leichtsinn

🇮🇩 kelancangan

🇺🇦 легковажність

🇵🇱 lekkomyślność

🇯🇵 軽薄

🇫🇷 frivolité

🇪🇸 frivolidad

🇹🇷 hafiflik

🇰🇷 경솔함

🇸🇦 طيش

🇨🇿 lehkovážnost

🇸🇰 ľahkomyseľnosť

🇨🇳 轻浮

🇸🇮 lahkomiselnost

🇮🇸 léttúð

🇰🇿 жеңілтектік

🇬🇪 მარტივობის

🇦🇿 yüngüllük

🇲🇽 frivolidad

Word origin

The word 'flippancy' originated from the Latin word 'flippantia', which means 'talkative' or 'chattering'. Over time, it evolved to describe a lack of seriousness or respect in behavior. The concept of flippancy has been discussed in various literary works and philosophical discussions, highlighting its impact on communication and relationships.

See also: flip, flippant, flippantly, flipper.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,890 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.