trifling

/ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Unimportant, trivial, or of little value.
    • His trifling complaints annoyed everyone in the meeting.
    • The difference in price was trifling, so she bought the better-quality item.
    • We argued over a trifling amount of money that wasn't worth the trouble.
  2. Frivolous or shallow in character; not serious or sincere.
    • His trifling attitude toward the job cost him a promotion.
    • Stop being so trifling and focus on what really matters.
    • She had no time for trifling people who only cared about gossip.
noun
  1. The act of wasting time or treating something lightly; frivolous behavior.
    • His constant trifling with important matters frustrated the entire team.
    • Enough trifling — we need to finish this report by noon.
    • The teacher warned the class that trifling would not be tolerated during the exam.
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