Synonyms for frivolous
ˈfrɪv ə ləsfriv·o·lous

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1. frivolous

   Synonyms:
   trifling, silly, trivial, petty, worthless

   Antonyms:
   serious, earnest, important, grave

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1. frivolousadjective

   not serious in content or attitude or behavior

   "a frivolous novel"; "a frivolous remark"; "a frivolous young woman"

   Antonyms:
   sincere, real, thoughtful, serious-minded, overserious, solemn, solid, earnest, serious, sober, sobering, sedate, grave

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1. frivolousadjective

   Synonyms:
   trifling, trivial, worthless, petty, flimsy, idle, puerile, childish, trashy, foolish

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1. frivolousadjective

   Synonyms:
   trivial, trifling, petty, puerile, insignificant

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1. List of paraphrases for "frivolous":

   futile, trivial, ill-founded, fanciful, reckless

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How to use frivolous in a sentence?

1. Jessica Levinson:

   These cases are an easy way for judges to show judicial independence, these cases are so frivolous.

2. Theo Bronkhorst:

   I think it is frivolous, and I think it was wrong.

3. Aurora Berill:

   Always know the value of your time, don’t waste it on frivolous things.

4. Orin Snyder:

   He has asked Fica Frio for evidence to substantiate the allegations. Fica Frio ignored Jerry and instead filed this frivolous lawsuit.

5. Justin Riemer:

   You can guarantee the Democrats will continue to file additional frivolous lawsuits seeking to strike down commonsense and bipartisan laws protecting the integrity of our elections, republicans will sue if and when election officials break the law and if legislatures pass 11th hour unconstitutional laws.