trifling

see definition of trifling

adjinsignificant, worthless

Synonyms for trifling

adj insignificant, worthless

Antonyms for trifling

dalliance

noun. dawdling

fine

adjective. discriminating, exact

Word Origin & History

early 13c., trufle "false or idle tale," later "matter of little importance" (late 13c.), from Old French trufle "mockery," diminutive of truffe "deception," of uncertain origin.

Example Sentences fortrifling

Things as trifling as the turning of a shell may restore you to your rights.

When you return, you will find a trifling token of remembrance for yourself and Philothea.

"You are trifling, Smithson," the owner of the store exclaimed, in high exasperation.

This pulse is trifling with me; I see that it does not know me yet.

By trifling but unavoidable accidents, it was delayed a few hours.

These things are trifling grievances, but, on the other hand, the Prussians have theirs also.

Perhaps that sum, trifling as it was, may have smoothed your path and assisted your career.

Arthur, completely at sea as to his meaning, made some trifling remark in answer.

But we have no need to be afraid of even this trifling danger.

No trifling with me, madam; give me leave to advise you a little for your good.

trifling

Synonyms for trifling

Antonyms for trifling

dalliance

few

fewer

fewest

fine

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