trivial

• Bezeichnet etwas, das von geringer Bedeutung, Wert oder Wichtigkeit ist; oft auch etwas Alltägliches oder Abgedroschenes.

Describes something that is of little value, importance, or significance.

1. Of little importanceB1informal

   Small and not significant; not worth considering.

   Unbedeutend

   • Don't worry about trivial details.
   • He only talks about trivial matters.
   • It was a trivial mistake, easily fixed.

   Synonymeinappreciableinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrypettysmallunimportantunsubstantial

   Antonymeconsequentialcriticalcrucialessentialimportantmajormomentoussignificantvitalweighty

2. Lacking substanceB2formal

   Having little depth, value, or serious meaning.

   Oberflächlich

   • The essay was full of trivial arguments.
   • They discussed trivial topics all evening.
   • The movie was entertaining but trivial.

   Synonymefrivolousinsignificantmeaninglessminorpaltrypettyshallowsuperficialtriflingunimportant

   Antonymeimportantprofoundsignificantsubstantialweighty

3. Focused on trivialitiesB2formal

   Concerned with or dealing with unimportant or petty things.

   Kleinlich

   • She is too trivial to understand the real issues.
   • His trivial mind could not grasp the complexity.
   • Stop being so trivial and focus on what matters.

   Synonymefrivolouspettypicayunepiddlingsmall-mindedtrifling

   Antonymeconsequentialimportantmomentousprofoundserioussignificantsubstantiveweighty