Flippant

ENZH

What Does Flippant Mean?

  • 轻率的
  • 无礼的
  • 不严肃的

Flippant Pronunciation

/ˈflɪp.ənt/

Flippant Definition

adjective

Definition

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude; lacking proper seriousness.

In ZH

不表现出严肃或尊重的态度;缺乏适当的严肃性。

How to Use Flippant in a Sentence

  • His flippant remarks about the tragedy upset many people.
  • She was reprimanded for her flippant attitude during the meeting.
  • It's hard to take him seriously when he makes such flippant comments.
  • Flippant responses are not appropriate in a formal setting.
  • The teacher was frustrated by the student's flippant behavior during the lesson.