Flippancy
Disrespect; a lack of seriousness or a casual, frivolous attitude toward important matters.
nounFlippancy
Disrespect; a lack of seriousness or a casual, frivolous attitude toward important matters.
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Imagine This
A playful breeze swirling colorful autumn leaves, representing a light-hearted, carefree attitude toward serious matters.
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Sounds Like
FLIP-ən-see
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Looks Like
flippant
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Remember This
Flippancy describes a dismissive, irreverent attitude toward serious topics; it often damages credibility and can provoke offense.
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Other Forms
Flippantadjective
Flippantlyadverb
Flippancynoun
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Note
Do not confuse flippancy with lightheartedness in appropriate contexts; flippancy implies disrespect or trivialization in serious situations.