trivial

Example Sentences

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"Seabird guano may seem trivial, yet our study suggests this potent resource could have significantly contributed to sociopolitical and economic change in the Peruvian Andes," Dr. Bongers said.

From Science Daily

We laugh, we talk about silly, trivial things that don’t matter.

From Literature

Yes, it’s upsetting to know that your boss is talking to others about something as trivial as your clothing.

From MarketWatch

“For decades, Congress has tolerated a system in which nearly half of full-time workers and most part-time and gig workers lack access to a workplace retirement plan. Addressing that coverage gap is not trivial.”

From MarketWatch

“For decades, Congress has tolerated a system in which nearly half of full-time workers and most part-time and gig workers lack access to a workplace retirement plan. Addressing that coverage gap is not trivial.”

From MarketWatch