trivial
/ˈtrɪvɪəl/adjective
Not important or valuable; minor.
Example sentences
- “They argued over something completely trivial.”
- “Don't waste the manager's time with trivial questions.”
Dismissive in tone: calling a concern trivial rejects it. 'Minor' notes small size without the judgment.
Featured as word of the day on July 10, 2026.
Synonyms for trivial
- minor
- unimportant
- insignificant
- petty
Antonyms
Often confused with trivial
- trivial vs trivia
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