flippant

Example Sentences

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Platitudes, by their nature, can come off as flippant.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

“I try to be very respectful of human remains, and not be flippant about it,” he told the Tulsa World.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Then a flippant comment, it now sums up the fear in both Washington and Beijing: "Don't become a spy."

From BBC • May 29, 2025

Which is why, when he talked recently about losing sleep at the start of the season, it sounded like much more than some flippant comment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2024

“Quiet,” hissed Holly, worried by the tone of Foaly’s usually flippant voice.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer