Frivolous

Quick meaning: Frivolous is an adjective meaning Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial.

Meaning

Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial.

More Meanings

1. Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a caprice or whim.
2. (law, said of a lawsuit) Having no reasonable prospect of success because its claim is without merit, lacking a supporting legal or factual basis, while the filing party is, or should be, aware of this.

Example Sentences

trifling ((literary)

One of the major cost drivers in the delivery of health care are these junk and frivolous lawsuits.

There is no easy definition for the phrase 'frivolous lawsuit,' but I imagine any claim for damages where the injuries are minimal or where the basis for the defendant's liability is hard to believe, might qualify as frivolous.

Synonyms for frivolous

Depending on context, synonyms include base, contemptible, floccinaucinihilipilificatious, foolish, futile, idle.

Antonyms for frivolous

Common opposites include serious.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include empty-headed, airheaded, featherbrained, silly, flighty, flippant.

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