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frivolousness Synonyms
Another word for frivolousness
Choosing another word for frivolousness depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The quality or state of lacking seriousness, sense, or weight; carefree, superficial, or silly behavior.
Usage Example
"The committee criticized the sheer frivolity of spending public funds on luxury office decorations."
Strongest
frivolity
levity
flippancy
Strong
triviality
silliness
superficiality
lightheartedness
giddiness
Weak
shallowness
inanity
• noun (Context 2)
In law, the quality of a claim, motion, or appeal having no sound legal basis or merit, often brought merely to harass, delay, or embarrass the opposing party.
Usage Example
"The judge dismissed the lawsuit and sanctioned the plaintiff's attorney due to the obvious baselessness of the complaint."
Strongest
baselessness
groundlessness
Strong
invalidity
emptiness
Weak
futility
Opposites of frivolousness
The opposite of frivolousness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
seriousness
gravity
merit
solemnity
validity
legitimacy
earnestness
sobriety
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Frivolousness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/frivolousness