frivolous
US /ˈfrɪvələs/
・UK /ˈfrɪvələs/
C2
adj.AdjectiveSilly; not as serious as it should be
Would you please stop making frivolous remarks?
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Two Taiwans, Two Chinas, Twice
- That's how we can dismiss some independence movements as frivolous or illegal but allow some others, if they pass the rules and concerns and even whims of the most powerful members of the United Nations Club.
That's how we can dismiss some independence movements as frivolous or illegal but allow some others, if they pass the rules and concerns and even whims of the most powerful members of the United Nations Club.
- That's how we can dismiss some independence movement as frivolous or illegal, but allow some others,
That's how we can dismiss some independence movement as frivolous or illegal, but allow some others,
48 Minutes of Jimmy O. Yang | Guess How Much?
- See, we live in a very frivolous society, man.
See, we live in a very frivolous society, man.
- See, we live in a very frivolous society, man.
See, we live in a very frivolous society, man.
What Does Your Name Say About You?
- He says that names usually reflect parental aspirations, so someone who wants their child to be taken seriously will give them a name that has weight and is not frivolous, whatever class they are.
He says that names usually reflect parental aspirations, so someone who wants their child to be taken seriously will give them a name that has weight and is not frivolous, whatever class they are.
- them a name that has weight and is not frivolous - whatever class they are."
them a name that has weight and is not frivolous - whatever class they are."
HOW BIRTH ORDER CAN SHAPE YOUR PERSONALITY
- irresponsible and Frivolous than the older children
irresponsible and Frivolous than the older children
- The youngest children in a family tend to be very sociable, though they are usually more irresponsible and frivolous than the older children.
The youngest children in a family tend to be very sociable, though they are usually more irresponsible and frivolous than the older children.
Why We Work with Barry Schwartz - Opportunity, Good Fortune, and Happiness
- academic is teaching. And even if putting animals in boxes is frivolous beyond belief,
academic is teaching. And even if putting animals in boxes is frivolous beyond belief,
- teaching students is anything but frivolous. And it transformed my aspirations for myself
teaching students is anything but frivolous. And it transformed my aspirations for myself
What Is The Future of Social Media?
- But it's not all frivolous; we have actually used social media for real social change.
But it's not all frivolous; we have actually used social media for real social change.
- But it's not all frivolous. We have actually used social media for real social change.
But it's not all frivolous. We have actually used social media for real social change.
Will Trump back down from birthright citizenship fight?
- You know, judges could sanction you in federal court for putting in a frivolous motion.
You know, judges could sanction you in federal court for putting in a frivolous motion.
- And maybe I'm going to even be sanctioned." Judges could sanction you in federal court for putting in a frivolous motion.
And maybe I'm going to even be sanctioned." Judges could sanction you in federal court for putting in a frivolous motion.
Exploring a Japanese Hotel Room
- I won’t be doing that - I am just a humble Youtuber. I can’t afford such frivolous, luxurious experiences.
I won’t be doing that - I am just a humble Youtuber. I can’t afford such frivolous, luxurious experiences.
- I can't afford such frivolous, luxurious experiences.
I can't afford such frivolous, luxurious experiences.
Batman: Arkham Knight – "Father to Son" Announce Trailer
- Do not be frivolous with this wealth. Please, do not waste it all on fast cars, outrageous clothes, ...
Do not be frivolous with this wealth. Please, do not waste it all on fast cars, outrageous clothes, ...
- Do not be frivolous with this wealth.
Do not be frivolous with this wealth.
POLITICAL THEORY - Adam Smith
- He didn't want it to stay stuck at the frivolous level forever.
He didn't want it to stay stuck at the frivolous level forever.
- Properly developed, capitalism shouldn't just service our basic material needs while exciting us to buy frivolous things.
Properly developed, capitalism shouldn't just service our basic material needs while exciting us to buy frivolous things.