epäasiallinen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- facetious adj Joking about something in a flippant way, especially when the topic deserves to be taken seriously.
- flippant adj Showing a casual disrespect or lack of seriousness about something that deserves more care.
- inappropriate adjective Not suitable or fitting for the particular situation, time, or place.
Senses
epäasiallinen is used for these senses in English:
- facetious Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.
- flippant Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.
- inappropriate Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
- off-topic Not related to the matter under discussion.