flippancy

noun
UK: /ˈflɪp.ən.si/
US: /ˈflɪp.ən.si/

  1. Lack of respect or seriousness; treating serious matters lightly.

    1. His flippancy annoyed the teacher, who thought it showed disrespect.
    2. The student's flippancy during the serious discussion was completely inappropriate.

  2. A remark or action that shows a lack of seriousness or respect.

    1. Her flippancy got her into trouble at work today.
    2. I was shocked by his flippancy when discussing such an important issue.

Synonyms

levity frivolity impertinence irreverence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flippancy" in English means: Lack of respect or seriousness; treating serious matters lightly., A remark or action that shows a lack of seriousness or respect..

The phonetic transcription of "flippancy" is /ˈflɪp.ən.si/ in British English and /ˈflɪp.ən.si/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flippancy": levity, frivolity, impertinence, irreverence.

Example usage of "flippancy": "His flippancy annoyed the teacher, who thought it showed disrespect.". More examples on the page.