Frivolous
(adjective)
- Not serious or sensible; trivial.
- Lacking a sense of responsibility or seriousness.
Origin:
From latin "frivola" meaning trifling, unimportant, or worthless.
Examples:
- The court found the lawsuit to be frivolous and dismissed it.
- The proposal was deemed frivolous and was not taken into consideration.
- He had a frivolous attitude and was always cracking jokes, even in serious situations.
- The party was filled with frivolous guests who were more interested in having a good time than discussing serious matters.
- The criticism was deemed frivolous and was not taken into consideration by the team.