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flippant

UK
/ˈflɪp.ənt/
US
/ˈflɪp.ənt/

Translations

flippantadjective
more flippant
Comp.
most flippant
Super.
UK
/ˈflɪp.ənt/
US
/ˈflɪp.ənt/
désinvolteManière de parler ou d’agir trop légère, sans le sérieux ou le respect attendus.
His flippant remarks during the meeting were not appreciated by his colleagues.
Ses remarques désinvoltes pendant la réunion n’ont pas été appréciées par ses collègues.
Additional translations
insolentQuand le ton léger implique un manque de respect marqué.
Synonyms
insouciant
lighthearted
carefree
dismissive
glib
frivolous
cheeky
impertinent
Antonyms
serious
sincere
respectful

Definitions

flippantadjective
Showing a lack of respect or seriousness; overly casual.
His flippant remarks during the meeting were not appreciated by his colleagues.
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