flippant

• Qualifie une personne ou une remarque qui ne prend pas au sérieux un sujet grave, souvent de manière inappropriée ou irrespectueuse.

Describes a person or remark that is not serious about a serious subject, often in an inappropriate or disrespectful way.

1. Lacking seriousnessB2formal

   Not showing a serious or respectful attitude, often in a way that is inappropriate.

   Désinvolte, irrévérencieux

   • His flippant remarks during the meeting offended several colleagues.
   • She gave a flippant answer to a serious question.
   • The judge warned the lawyer not to be flippant in court.

   Synonymescarelessdisrespectfulfacilefrivolousglibirreverentoffhandsassyshallowsuperficial

   Antonymesearnestgraverespectfulserioussolemn