Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flippancy
Noun
ˈflɪpənsi
Definition
The quality of being flippant, which means not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
Examples
- His flippancy during the meeting frustrated his colleagues who were taking the matter seriously.
- She often responded with flippancy, making jokes even in serious discussions.
Meaning
Flippancy refers to a lack of seriousness in a situation that often requires it, characterized by a carefree or glib disposition.
Synonyms
- Frivolity
- Flippantness
- Carefreeness
- Facetiousness
