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frivolous

[ friv-uh-luhs ]

adjective

  1. characterized by lack of seriousness or sense:

    frivolous conduct.

  2. self-indulgently carefree; unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose.
  3. (of a person) given to trifling or undue levity:

    a frivolous, empty-headed person.

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  4. of little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice:

    a frivolous suggestion.

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frivolous

/ ˈfrɪvələs; frɪˈvɒlɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly

    a frivolous remark

  2. unworthy of serious or sensible treatment; unimportant

    frivolous details

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڰDZdzܲ, adverb
  • ˈڰDZdzܲԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ڰ··dzܲ· adverb
  • ڰ··dzܲ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ڰ··dzܲ adjective
  • un·ڰ··dzܲ·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of frivolous1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin ڰīDZܲ “worthless, trifling”; -ous
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Word History and Origins

Origin of frivolous1

C15: from Latin ڰīDZܲ silly, worthless
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Example Sentences

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“We will demonstrate that all remaining claims are without merit. It is shameful that these foolish and frivolous legal theatrics continue. They are reputationally and financially costly to Drake and have no chance of success.”

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But 1st Amendment experts have called the case frivolous.

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Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy described the bill as "wasteful, frivolous and shameful....possibly the worst bill in Minnesota history."

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But warm sentiment is easily dismissed as frivolous.

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Judge Almandi also ruled that Mr Stone and his lawyers should face sanctions for filing "frivolous" arguments, that included "vague... and incomprehensible mixtures of factual assertions and conclusions, subjective opinions, and other irrelevant evidence".

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