frivolous
Example Sentences
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Most legal analysts viewed the case as frivolous.
From Los Angeles Times
In 1974, he founded his own firm specializing in entertainment law, a niche many highbrow Wall Street lawyers dismissed as frivolous at the time.
In an era when “affordability” has become a buzzword, consumers are cautious about spending — and buying items that could be deemed frivolous may make less sense to them.
From MarketWatch
The plaintiffs counter that it’s the city that has prolonged the proceedings by not living up to its agreement and pursuing frivolous appeals, piling up legal bills.
From Los Angeles Times
"So thank you to all of them. It seems such a frivolous word, but yeah, what else can I say?"
From BBC
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