flippantly
Example Sentences
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Hegseth flippantly employed villainous colloquialism – “they are toast and they know it,” “we play for keeps,” and “President Trump got the last laugh” – delivered with a combative tone that communicated masculine self-assurance.
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2026
“Between Trump 1 and Trump 2, Trump has never willy-nilly just haphazardly or flippantly talked about Taiwan,” Park said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
This seems innocuous enough until you really pay attention to just how hard and despairing the times Annie must face are, and how flippantly they’re treated.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2024
Rose Matthews, 63, from County Durham, said receiving an autism diagnosis had been "lifesaving - and I don't say that flippantly".
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2023
“Off and on,” I said flippantly as I sat down.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
