frivolous in Russian

frivolous in Russian is легкомысленный, ветреный, несерьезный — frivolous means silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.

frivolous in Russian

легкомысленный

adj

Pronounced: legkomyslennyy

Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice.

ветреный

adj

Pronounced: vetrenyy

Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice.

несерьезный

adj

Pronounced: neseryeznyy

Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice.

пове́рхностный

adj

Pronounced: poverkhnostnyy

Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice.

нева́жный

adj

Pronounced: nevazhnyy

Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial.

незначи́тельный

adj

Pronounced: neznachitelnyy

Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial.

пустяковый

adj

Pronounced: pustyakovyy

Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial.

What does "frivolous" mean?

adj Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
"He was fired for making frivolous jokes during the safety briefing."
adj Of little real importance or value; trivial.
"She spent her bonus on frivolous purchases like novelty mugs."
adj Legal: describing a claim or lawsuit that has no serious legal basis and is unlikely to succeed.
"The judge dismissed the case as frivolous."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

frivolous in a sentence

He was fired for making frivolous jokes during the safety briefing.
She spent her bonus on frivolous purchases like novelty mugs.
The judge dismissed the case as frivolous.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "frivolous" in Russian?

"frivolous" in Russian is легкомысленный, ветреный, несерьезный. frivolous means: Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.

How do you pronounce легкомысленный?

"frivolous" in Russian is легкомысленный, pronounced "legkomyslennyy".

How do you use "frivolous" in a sentence?

Example: "He was fired for making frivolous jokes during the safety briefing." In Russian, "frivolous" is легкомысленный, ветреный, несерьезный.

Are there other ways to say "frivolous" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "frivolous": легкомысленный, ветреный, несерьезный, пове́рхностный, нева́жный, незначи́тельный.

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