Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seemingly-trivial
Adjective
/ˈsiːmɪŋli ˈtrɪvɪl/
Definition
Appearing to be unimportant or insignificant, but potentially having deeper implications or consequences.
Examples
- Despite being seemingly-trivial, the small error in the report led to major misunderstandings.
- She dismissed the seemingly-trivial question, but it actually revealed a lot about his character.
- Seemingly-trivial tasks can accumulate and impact overall productivity.
Meaning
Something that appears to be insignificant at first glance but may actually hold more importance than it seems.
Synonyms
- Insignificant
- Minor
- Trivial
- Petty
- Unimportant
