trifling

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

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то, имеющее малую ценность, важность или значимость; незначительное или мелкое.esAdjetivo que describe algo de poca importancia, valor o entidad; insignificante, menudo o sin relevancia, a menudo con un matiz despectivo o de desdén.frAdjectif désignant ce qui a peu de valeur, d'importance ou de signification ; insignifiant, dérisoire ou de peu de conséquence.deAdjektiv, das beschreibt, dass etwas von geringer Bedeutung, Wert oder Wichtigkeit ist; unbedeutend, geringfügig oder nichtig.ptAdjetivo que descreve algo de pouco valor, importância ou consequência; insignificante, trivial ou de pequena monta.zh形容词，形容某事物价值、重要性或意义很小；微不足道的、琐碎的或渺小的。arصفة تصف شيئًا قليل القيمة أو الأهمية أو الشأن؛ تافه أو زهيد لا يُعتد به.

1. Unimportant or trivial B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНезначительныйesde poca importancia, trivialfrinsignifiant, futiledeUnbedeutendptInsignificantezh微不足道的arتافه

   Sinónimos: foolishfrivolousidleinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrypettyslightsmalltrivialunimportantworthless

   Antónimos: consequentialcriticalessentialimportantmajormomentoussignificantsubstantialvitalweighty

2. Frivolous or shallow C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЛегкомысленныйestrifling (frívolo o superficial)frFrivole ou superficieldeLeichtsinnigptFrívolo ou superficialzh轻浮的arتفاهة

   Sinónimos: emptyflightyfrivolousidlepaltrypettyshallowsillysuperficialthoughtlesstrivialvacuous

   Antónimos: earnestgraveprofoundseriousweighty

• more trifling comparative form
• most trifling superlative form

incontable

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее намеренное действие по затягиванию или трате времени через игру или занятие неважными делами вместо работы.esSustantivo 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.frAction ou chose sans importance, peu sérieuse, qui fait perdre du temps ou qui est futile. Peut aussi désigner un objet de peu de valeur ou une bagatelle.deSubstantiv, das eine absichtliche Handlung bezeichnet, bei der man Zeit mit Spiel oder unwichtigen Dingen verbringt, anstatt zu arbeiten; auch etwas Unbedeutendes oder Geringfügiges.ptAto de passar o tempo de forma ociosa ou de se ocupar com coisas sem importância, especialmente para evitar trabalho ou obrigações; também pode designar algo de pouco valor ou importância. Em inglês, o verbo relacionado "to trifle" pode significar brincar ou mexer com alguém sem levá-lo a sério.zh指故意浪费时间、无所事事或做无关紧要的事以拖延或消磨时间的名词。arاسم يشير إلى الانشغال بأمور تافهة أو اللهو واللعب بدلاً من العمل الجاد، أو إلى تأخير الأمر وتسويفه بأشياء غير مهمة.

1. Wasting time C1 formal

   The deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working.

   • 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.

   ruБездельеesPérdida de tiempofrPerte de tempsdeZeitverschwendungptEnrolaçãozh虚度光阴arالتسويف

   Sinónimos: dalliancedawdlingidling

   Antónimos: applicationdiligenceindustry

• triflings plural form
• triflings' possessive plural form
• trifling's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, когда к чему-то или кому-то относятся без серьёзности, уважения или должного внимания; играть или забавляться.esVerbo que indica tratar a alguien o algo sin seriedad, respeto o consideración; también jugar o entretenerse con algo de manera frívola.frVerbe désignant le fait de traiter quelque chose ou quelqu'un sans sérieux, sans respect ou sans l'attention due ; s'amuser ou jouer avec légèreté, souvent en minimisant l'importance.deEtwas oder jemanden nicht ernst nehmen, geringschätzen oder leichtfertig behandeln; mit etwas spielen oder sich damit oberflächlich abgeben.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de tratar algo ou alguém sem seriedade, respeito ou a devida atenção; brincar ou se divertir com algo ou alguém, especialmente de forma leviana.zh动词，表示对某人或某事不认真、不尊重或不重视；也可指玩弄、戏耍、虚度光阴。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على التعامل مع شيء أو شخص بعدم الجدية أو الاحترام أو الاكتراث؛ أو العبث والتلهي به.

1. Waste time idly B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruБездельничатьesperder el tiempofrPerdre son tempsdeZeit verschwendenptVadiarzh虚度光阴arإضاعة الوقت

   Sinónimos: dallydawdleidleloiterlollygagloungepotterputter

   Antónimos: applylaborstrivetoilwork

2. Act frivolously B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОтноситься легкомысленноesActuar frívolamentefrbadinerdeLeichtsinnig handelnptAgir frivolamentezh轻浮行事arالتصرف باستخفاف

   Sinónimos: cavortdallyfiddlefool aroundfroliclarkplayplay aroundtoy

   Antónimos: laborstrivetoilwork

3. Consider not very seriously B2 formal

   To treat something as unimportant or insignificant.

   • 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.

   ruОтноситься несерьёзноesno dar importanciafrne pas prendre au sérieuxdeNicht ernst nehmenptNão levar a sériozh不重视arالاستهانة بالأمر

   Sinónimos: belittledismissdisregardminimizeplay downshrug offslighttrivializeunderestimate

   Antónimos: appreciatehonorregardrespectvalue

• trifled past participle
• trifled past simple
• trifling present participle
• trifles third person singular

Variantes phrasal: trifle away