frivolous

adjective

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.

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

(law, said of a lawsuit) Having no reasonable prospect of success because its claim is without merit, lacking a supporting legal or factual basis, while the filing party is, or should be, aware of this.

Roots

frivolusfrivol- · Latin · trifling, silly

Synonyms for frivolous

featherbrainedadj fribble trivialadj sillyn triflingadj flippantadj inaneadj fatuousadj inconsequentialadj foolishadj flightyadj thoughtlessadj birdbrainedn vainadj meaninglessadj nugatoryadj

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