Frivolous: meaning, definitions and examples
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frivolous
[ ˈfrɪvələs ]
behavior
Not having any serious purpose or value; carefree and not concerned about what others think.
Synonyms
facetious, flippant, superficial, trivial
Examples of usage
- He was criticized for his frivolous attitude towards work.
- She spent her days in frivolous pursuits, never taking anything seriously.
legal
Of a legal case or argument: not serious, lacking merit.
Synonyms
groundless, trivial, unsubstantial
Examples of usage
- The judge dismissed the case as frivolous and a waste of the court's time.
Translations
Translations of the word "frivolous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 frívolo
🇮🇳 तुच्छ
🇩🇪 leichtfertig
🇮🇩 remeh
🇺🇦 легковажний
🇵🇱 lekkomyślny
🇯🇵 軽薄な
🇫🇷 frivole
🇪🇸 frívolo
🇹🇷 hafif
🇰🇷 경박한
🇸🇦 تافه
🇨🇿 lehkovážný
🇸🇰 ľahkomyseľný
🇨🇳 轻浮的
🇸🇮 nesmiseln
🇮🇸 léttúðugur
🇰🇿 жеңілтек
🇬🇪 უმნიშვნელო
🇦🇿 yüngül
🇲🇽 frívolo
Word origin
The word 'frivolous' originated in the late 14th century from the Latin word 'frivolus', meaning 'silly' or 'trivial'. Over the years, its usage has evolved to describe something lacking in seriousness or value. Today, 'frivolous' is commonly used to characterize behavior, arguments, or pursuits that are considered flippant or lacking in substance.