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trifling
UK
/ˈtraɪ.flɪŋ/
US
/ˈtraɪ.flɪŋ/
more trifling
Comp.
most trifling
Super.
UK
/ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
US
/ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
Translations
The manager dismissed the complaint as a trifling matter.
Le directeur a rejeté la plainte comme une affaire sans importance.
Additional translations
Definitions
The manager dismissed the complaint as a trifling matter that didn't require immediate attention.
She was annoyed by his trifling comments during the serious meeting.
triflings
pl
UK
/ˈtraɪ.flɪŋ/
US
/ˈtraɪ.flɪŋ/
Gerund use: ‘trifling’ as the act or instance of treating something lightly
Translations
There was too much trifling and not enough work in the office today.
Il y avait trop de frivolité et pas assez de travail au bureau aujourd’hui.
Definitions
There was too much trifling and not enough work in the office today.
Synonyms
nugatory thing
small thing
minor matter
small matter
Definitions
He considered the matter a mere trifle and not worth his time.
For dessert, she served a delicious trifle with layers of strawberries and cream.
trifling
ing-form
trifled
Past Simple
trifled
Past Participle
trifling
ing-form
UK
/ˈtraɪ.fəl/
US
/ˈtraɪ.fəl/
Translations
He trifled with her emotions, never intending to commit to the relationship.
Il a badiné avec ses sentiments, sans jamais avoir l'intention de s'engager dans cette relation.
Additional translations
Definitions
He trifled with her emotions, never intending to commit to the relationship.
She trifled away the afternoon browsing through old magazines.
Definitions
She bought a special trifle bowl for the occasion.
Definitions
I’m a trifle disappointed with the results.