trivial
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"An overwhelming picture has emerged of your rage, anger, and volatility", said the judge, adding that George had a "pronounced temper" which could be sparked by trivial matters and "perceived slights".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
He needs to be in control of a situation, no matter how trivial it is.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
“Mother,” in this form, is a fake designation that the internet has twisted into something trivial.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
The possessions in question, such as a spice collection and a leg-shaped lamp, may have seemed trivial, but the topic was extremely sensitive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
They left thinking that Capital One’s dispute with its regulators was trivial and that the company was basically honest.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing trivial
Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
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