Synonyms for frivolous
ˈfrɪv ə ləsfriv·o·lous

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1. frivolous

   Synonyms:
   trifling, silly, trivial, petty, worthless

   Antonyms:
   serious, earnest, important, grave

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1. frivolousadjective

   not serious in content or attitude or behavior

   "a frivolous novel"; "a frivolous remark"; "a frivolous young woman"

   Antonyms:
   sincere, real, thoughtful, serious-minded, overserious, solemn, solid, earnest, serious, sober, sobering, sedate, grave

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1. frivolousadjective

   Synonyms:
   trifling, trivial, worthless, petty, flimsy, idle, puerile, childish, trashy, foolish

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1. frivolousadjective

   Synonyms:
   trivial, trifling, petty, puerile, insignificant

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1. List of paraphrases for "frivolous":

   futile, trivial, ill-founded, fanciful, reckless

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1. Jessica Collins:

   USCIS has made a series of reforms designed to protect U.S. workers, increase our confidence in the eligibility of those who receive benefits, cut down on frivolous petitions, and improve the integrity and efficiency of the immigration petition process.

2. Bryan Steil:

   Recent reports of furloughs and layoffs at the Kennedy Center only made matters worse, Senate Republicans said. Families and workers are struggling to pay rent, pay their mortgageand buy groceries, americans need relief and assistance now, which is why I supported the CARES Act. However, some in Washington felt it was important to spend $ 25 million of taxpayer dollars on the Kennedy Center when there are obviously bigger needs right now. This is frivolous spending in the midst of a national emergency.

3. Adam Muhlendorf:

   This is yet another frivolous complaint. Highway 31 has closed its books.

4. Jonathan Rosen:

   We are already hard at work delivering on those commitments and won't be sidetracked by frivolous litigation.

5. Katy Perry:

   It’s a combination of compassion, humility, sternness and refusal. He is rebel – a rebel for Jesus, he is bringing the Church back to humility and connecting with people. He’s very humble and not frivolous.