trifling

• Adjetivo que descreve algo de pouco valor, importância ou consequência; insignificante, trivial ou de pequena monta.

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.

   Insignificante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfoolishfrivolousidleinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrypettyslightsmalltrivialunimportantworthless

   Antônimosconsequentialcriticalessentialimportantmajormomentoussignificantsubstantialvitalweighty

2. Frivolous or shallowC1formal

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

   Frívolo ou 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.

   Sinônimosemptyflightyfrivolousidlepaltrypettyshallowsillysuperficialthoughtlesstrivialvacuous

   Antônimosearnestgraveprofoundseriousweighty

• Ato 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.

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.

   Enrolação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdalliancedawdlingidling

   Antônimosapplicationdiligenceindustry

• Verbo 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.

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.

   Vadiar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdallydawdleidleloiterlollygagloungepotterputter

   Antônimosapplylaborstrivetoilwork

2. Act frivolouslyB2formal

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

   Agir frivolamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscavortdallyfiddlefool aroundfroliclarkplayplay aroundtoy

   Antônimoslaborstrivetoilwork

3. Consider not very seriouslyB2formal

   To treat something as unimportant or insignificant.

   Não levar a sério

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbelittledismissdisregardminimizeplay downshrug offslighttrivializeunderestimate

   Antônimosappreciatehonorregardrespectvalue

Variantes phrasaltrifle away