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trivial Antonyms

Opposite of trivial

Because the opposite of trivial shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of very little value, importance, or significance; minor or inconsequential.

Usage Example

"The committee wasted hours debating important details instead of addressing the core budget deficit."

Strongest
important
significant
consequential
major
crucial
Strong
vital
momentous
weighty
serious
substantial

• adjective (Context 2)

In mathematics and computing, self-evident, exceedingly simple to solve, or representing the most basic case (such as a solution where all variables equal zero).

Usage Example

"Once you apply the fundamental theorem, proving the remaining corollary becomes a nontrivial exercise."

Strongest
nontrivial
complex
Strong
complicated
difficult
intricate

• adjective (Context 3)

Concerned only with superficial or unimportant matters; shallow (used of a person).

Usage Example

"Critics dismissed the protagonist as a profound socialite who cared only about fashion and gossip."

Strongest
profound
Strong
serious
thoughtful
earnest

Similar words to trivial

Words similar to trivial shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

insignificant
unimportant
inconsequential
minor
shallow
superficial
trifling
petty
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Trivial. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/trivial
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