Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trivialist
noun
/ˈtrɪv.i.ə.lɪst/
Definition
A person who focuses on trivial or insignificant matters.
Examples
- The trivialist at the meeting wasted time on petty disagreements instead of addressing the main agenda.
- Although he had good ideas, his reputation suffered because he often came across as a trivialist.
Meaning
A trivialist often engages in discussions or actions that lack depth or importance, emphasizing minor details over significant issues.
Synonyms
- insignificant person
- petty individual
- nitpicker
