flippant
What is another word for flippant? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adj — Showing a casual disrespect or lack of seriousness about something that deserves more care.
Antonyms
How to use flippant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
flippant remark
flippant attitude
flippant response
Etymology
From a Northern English dialect word meaning "prattling, glib," related to the older sense of "flip" meaning to babble.
Full origin of flippant →Frequently asked questions
What does “flippant” mean?
The word “flippant” means showing a casual disrespect or lack of seriousness about something that deserves more care. In plain terms, treating a serious matter too lightly or carelessly, often in a way that seems disrespectful.
How do you pronounce “flippant”?
“Flippant” is pronounced FLIHP-uhnt (/ˈflɪp.ənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “flippant” in a sentence?
Here is “flippant” used in a sentence: “His flippant remark about the accident upset everyone in the room.”
What is the opposite of “flippant”?
The opposite of “flippant” — its antonyms — is serious.
What part of speech is “flippant”?
“Flippant” is an adjective.
