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trifling Synonyms

Another word for trifling

Choosing another word for trifling depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Unimportant, trivial, or of very little value or consequence.

Usage Example

"They spent the entire afternoon arguing over a trivial sum of money."

Strongest
trivial
insignificant
inconsequential
unimportant
petty
negligible
Strong
picayune
paltry
minor
measly

• adjective (Context 2)

Lazy, shiftless, frivolous, or lacking seriousness and reliability (especially in Southern US and African American Vernacular English).

Usage Example

"She refused to waste any more of her time dealing with such a frivolous, unreliable partner."

Strongest
frivolous
Strong
shiftless
good-for-nothing
lazy
idle
feckless

• noun (Context 3)

Frivolous, idle, or inconsiderate behavior; the act of treating someone or something without due seriousness or respect.

Usage Example

"The committee chair made it clear that she had no patience for idle frivolity during the budget review."

Strongest
frivolity
Strong
dallying
dalliance
idleness

Opposites of trifling

The opposite of trifling shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

significant
important
industrious
consequential
seriousness
momentous
earnestness
substantial
See all opposites of trifling

• Nearby Words

trier
trifecta
trifle
trifling
triflingly
trifocal
trifold

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Trifling. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/trifling
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