frivolously

• Adverb, das bedeutet „unseriös, leichtfertig oder unangebracht; sorglos oder nachlässig“. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die ohne gebührenden Ernst oder Respekt ausgeführt werden, oft in spielerischer oder oberflächlicher Weise.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that is not serious, sensible, or appropriate; lightly or carelessly." It describes actions done with a lack of seriousness or respect, often in a playful or trivial way.

1. In a silly or trivial mannerB2formal

   In a way that is not serious, sensible, or important.

   Leichtsinnig

   • She spent her money frivolously on expensive clothes.
   • He was acting frivolously during the serious meeting.
   • They laughed frivolously at the inappropriate joke.

   Synonymefacetiouslyflippantlygiddilyirresponsiblylightlyplayfullysillysuperficiallythoughtlesslytrivially

   Antonymeearnestlygravelyseriouslysoberlysolemnly

2. Without proper thoughtB2formal

   In a way that shows a lack of careful consideration or seriousness.

   Leichtsinnig

   • The judge dismissed the case because it was brought frivolously.
   • He frivolously ignored the safety instructions.
   • She frivolously changed her career plans without any research.

   Synonymecarelesslyflippantlyinconsideratelylightlysuperficiallythoughtlessly

   Antonymecarefullyconsideratelydiligentlyearnestlygravelyprudentlyseriouslysoberlysolemnlythoughtfully