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What is another word for Frivolous? – 221 Frivolous Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    careless irresponsible reckless thoughtless foolish silly absurd ridiculous nonsensical frivolous idle vacuous trifling petty insignificant trivial superficial shallow flighty fickle capricious whimsical wanton reckless profligate extravagant lavish wasteful spendthrift imprudent incautious rash hasty impulsive impetuous foolish silly absurd ridiculous preposterous laughable comical humorous lighthearted airy fanciful playful mischievous cheeky pert saucy flippant giddy dizzy scatterbrained featherbrained birdbrained empty-headed brainless mindless foolish senseless

    Meaning of Frivolous

    Lacking in seriousness or sense, being foolish or silly

    Definitions

    • Not having any serious purpose or value, being trivial or unimportant
    • Reckless or irresponsible, without thought for consequences
    • Lacking in depth or substance, being shallow or superficial
    • Not justified or supported by reasonable evidence, being groundless or unfounded

    Example Uses

    • The judge dismissed the lawsuit as frivolous, stating that it had no basis in fact
    • She was accused of being frivolous with her spending, buying expensive clothes and jewelry on a whim
    • The company was criticized for its frivolous use of resources, wasting money on unnecessary projects
    • He was known for his frivolous attitude towards life, always looking for the next adventure
    • The frivolous nature of the conversation made it difficult to have a serious discussion

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    serious responsible thoughtful prudent cautious wise sensible rational reasonable justified supported substantial meaningful important significant profound deep weighty solemn somber grave earnest sincere genuine sober restrained moderate discreet judicious discerning perceptive astute shrewd vigilant careful meticulous thorough

    Related Nouns

    frivolity foolishness silliness absurdity ridiculousness nonsense trifles trivialities superficiality shallowness recklessness irresponsibility carelessness thoughtlessness foolishness silliness absurdity ridiculousness nonsense trifles trivialities extravagance waste prodigality profligacy imprudence incautiousness rashness hastiness impetuousness impulsive scatterbrainedness featherbrainedness birdbrainedness emptiness mindlessness senselessness

    Related Verbs

    waste squander lavish expend spend fritter idle loaf lounge dawdle tarry linger procrastinate delay put off shelve abandon neglect ignore disregard dismiss reject refuse deny frivol trifle toy play amuse entertain divert distract beguile charm captivate enchant enthrall mesmerize hypnotize

    Related Adjectives

    frivolous foolish silly absurd ridiculous nonsensical trifling petty insignificant trivial superficial shallow reckless irresponsible careless thoughtless wanton profligate extravagant lavish wasteful spendthrift imprudent incautious rash hasty impulsive impetuous scatterbrained featherbrained birdbrained empty-headed brainless mindless senseless lighthearted airy fanciful playful mischievous cheeky pert saucy flippant giddy dizzy