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пустяковый — meaning in English

pustyakovyy

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English meaning

frivolous adj Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
paltry adj So small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.

Senses

пустяковый is used for these senses in English:

frivolous Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial.
paltry Trashy, trivial, of little value.

frivolous — full definition

adj Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
adj Of little real importance or value; trivial.
adj Legal: describing a claim or lawsuit that has no serious legal basis and is unlikely to succeed.

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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”.

Related Russian words

легкомысленный ветреный несерьезный пове́рхностный нева́жный незначи́тельный ничтожный жа́лкий презренный