trifling

• Adjektiv, das beschreibt, dass etwas von geringer Bedeutung, Wert oder Wichtigkeit ist; unbedeutend, geringfügig oder nichtig.

An old-fashioned adjective describing something of little value, importance, or significance; trivial or petty.

1. Unimportant or trivialB2formal

   Of little value, significance, or importance; not worth serious consideration.

   Unbedeutend

   • He dismissed the complaint as a trifling matter.
   • The cost of the repair was trifling compared to the value of the house.
   • She paid a trifling amount for the antique vase.

   Synonymefoolishfrivolousidleinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrypettyslightsmalltrivialunimportantworthless

   Antonymeconsequentialcriticalessentialimportantmajormomentoussignificantsubstantialvitalweighty

2. Frivolous or shallowC1formal

   Lacking seriousness or depth; given to trivial or idle behavior.

   Leichtsinnig

   • His trifling attitude annoyed his more serious colleagues.
   • She was tired of his trifling conversations about celebrities.
   • The novel was criticized for its trifling plot.

   Synonymeemptyflightyfrivolousidlepaltrypettyshallowsillysuperficialthoughtlesstrivialvacuous

   Antonymeearnestgraveprofoundseriousweighty

• Substantiv, das eine absichtliche Handlung bezeichnet, bei der man Zeit mit Spiel oder unwichtigen Dingen verbringt, anstatt zu arbeiten; auch etwas Unbedeutendes oder Geringfügiges.

A noun referring to the deliberate act of delaying or wasting time by playing or engaging in unimportant activities instead of working.

unzählbar

1. Wasting timeC1formal

   The deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working.

   Zeitverschwendung

   • His constant trifling with his duties led to his dismissal.
   • She was accused of trifling when she should have been studying.
   • The manager warned him about his trifling during work hours.

   Synonymedalliancedawdlingidling

   Antonymeapplicationdiligenceindustry

• Etwas oder jemanden nicht ernst nehmen, geringschätzen oder leichtfertig behandeln; mit etwas spielen oder sich damit oberflächlich abgeben.

A verb used to indicate the act of treating something or someone without seriousness, respect, or proper attention; to toy or play with.

1. Waste time idlyB2formal

   To spend time in a wasteful or inefficient manner, often doing unimportant things.

   Zeit verschwenden

   • He trifled away the entire afternoon playing video games.
   • She trifled with her work instead of focusing on the deadline.
   • Stop trifling and get to the point.

   Synonymedallydawdleidleloiterlollygagloungepotterputter

   Antonymeapplylaborstrivetoilwork

2. Act frivolouslyB2formal

   To behave in a light-hearted, unserious, or playful manner.

   Leichtsinnig handeln

   • They trifled with the rules, not realizing the consequences.
   • He trifled with her affections, never taking the relationship seriously.
   • The court warned him not to trifle with the law.

   Synonymecavortdallyfiddlefool aroundfroliclarkplayplay aroundtoy

   Antonymelaborstrivetoilwork

3. Consider not very seriouslyB2formal

   To treat something as unimportant or insignificant.

   Nicht ernst nehmen

   • She trifled with the idea of moving abroad but never committed.
   • He trifled with the proposal, dismissing it without proper thought.
   • Don't trifle with matters of health and safety.

   Synonymebelittledismissdisregardminimizeplay downshrug offslighttrivializeunderestimate

   Antonymeappreciatehonorregardrespectvalue

Phrasal-Variantentrifle away