trifling

• Adjetivo que describe algo de poca importancia, valor o entidad; insignificante, menudo o sin relevancia, a menudo con un matiz despectivo o de desdén.

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.

   de poca importancia, trivial

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfoolishfrivolousidleinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrypettyslightsmalltrivialunimportantworthless

   Antónimosconsequentialcriticalessentialimportantmajormomentoussignificantsubstantialvitalweighty

2. Frivolous or shallowC1formal

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

   trifling (frívolo o superficial)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosemptyflightyfrivolousidlepaltrypettyshallowsillysuperficialthoughtlesstrivialvacuous

   Antónimosearnestgraveprofoundseriousweighty

• Sustantivo que designa una cosa de poca importancia o valor, una nimiedad, o bien la acción de perder el tiempo en asuntos insignificantes o frivolidades en lugar de ocuparse de lo serio.

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

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1. Wasting timeC1formal

   The deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working.

   Pérdida de tiempo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdalliancedawdlingidling

   Antónimosapplicationdiligenceindustry

• Verbo que indica tratar a alguien o algo sin seriedad, respeto o consideración; también jugar o entretenerse con algo de manera frívola.

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.

   perder el tiempo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdallydawdleidleloiterlollygagloungepotterputter

   Antónimosapplylaborstrivetoilwork

2. Act frivolouslyB2formal

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

   Actuar frívolamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscavortdallyfiddlefool aroundfroliclarkplayplay aroundtoy

   Antónimoslaborstrivetoilwork

3. Consider not very seriouslyB2formal

   To treat something as unimportant or insignificant.

   no dar importancia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbelittledismissdisregardminimizeplay downshrug offslighttrivializeunderestimate

   Antónimosappreciatehonorregardrespectvalue

Variantes phrasaltrifle away