flippant in German

flippant in German is frech, leichtfertig, mit fehlender Ernsthaftigkeit — flippant means showing a casual disrespect or lack of seriousness about something that deserves more care.

flippant in German

frech

adj

Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.

leichtfertig

adj

Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.

mit fehlender Ernsthaftigkeit

adj

Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.

oberflächlich

adj

Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.

schnodderig

adj

Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.

vorlaut

adj

Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.

What does "flippant" mean?

adj Showing a casual disrespect or lack of seriousness about something that deserves more care.
"His flippant remark about the accident upset everyone in the room."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

flippant in a sentence

His flippant remark about the accident upset everyone in the room.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "flippant" in German?

"flippant" in German is frech, leichtfertig, mit fehlender Ernsthaftigkeit. flippant means: Showing a casual disrespect or lack of seriousness about something that deserves more care.

How do you use "flippant" in a sentence?

Example: "His flippant remark about the accident upset everyone in the room." In German, "flippant" is frech, leichtfertig, mit fehlender Ernsthaftigkeit.

Are there other ways to say "flippant" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "flippant": frech, leichtfertig, mit fehlender Ernsthaftigkeit, oberflächlich, schnodderig, vorlaut.

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