flippancy

Example Sentences

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Mr. Tesson isn’t the first commentator to question the lockdowns, though his flippancy can make it hard to take him seriously.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

Still, for all of the song's sass and flippancy, Raye is deadly serious about snaring a partner.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

Rowling’s flippancy toward the situation is, frankly, disgusting regardless of her views.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2025

“Isaure is more lenient toward him, whereas I have mixed feelings: His laziness and his flippancy are exasperating, but at the same time he’s attractive.”

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

His remark was not intended for flippancy nor even derogation.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner