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triviality Synonyms
Another word for triviality
Choosing another word for triviality depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or quality of being of little value, importance, or significance.
Usage Example
"The critic complained about the insignificance of the plot in the new romantic comedy."
Strongest
insignificance
unimportance
Strong
inconsequentiality
frivolity
pettiness
superficiality
paltriness
banality
shallowness
• noun (Context 2)
An unimportant matter, detail, remark, or thing (often used in the plural).
Usage Example
"We do not have enough time during this board meeting to argue over minor trivialities."
Strongest
trifle
Strong
bagatelle
nothing
platitude
banality
commonplace
Weak
inane
knickknack
Opposites of triviality
The opposite of triviality shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
importance
significance
gravity
essential
seriousness
magnitude
priority
necessity
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Triviality. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/triviality