trifling

adjective
UK: /ˈtraɪ.fəl.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈtraɪ.fəl.ɪŋ/

  1. Not important or serious; of little value.

    1. The cost was trifling, so I didn't mind paying it at all.
    2. Don't waste time on such a trifling matter; we have bigger issues.

  2. Behaving in a frivolous or careless way.

    1. He accused her of trifling with his affections.
    2. She regretted her trifling behavior when she saw the consequences.

Synonyms

negligible minor insignificant unimportant frivolous
trifling verb

  1. To treat someone or something without seriousness or respect.

    1. Don't be trifling with me, I am serious.
    2. He was accused of trifling with the evidence, leading to a mistrial.
trifling noun

  1. The act of dealing with something without due respect or seriousness.

    1. His actions could be regarded as trifling with the law.
    2. Such trifling with sensitive information can have serious repercussions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trifling" in English means: Not important or serious; of little value., Behaving in a frivolous or careless way..

The phonetic transcription of "trifling" is /ˈtraɪ.fəl.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈtraɪ.fəl.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trifling": negligible, minor, insignificant, unimportant, frivolous.

Example usage of "trifling": "The cost was trifling, so I didn't mind paying it at all.". More examples on the page.