triviality

/trɪvɪˈælɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

the quality or state of being unimportant or of little significance

“Her obsession with triviality was a distraction from the real issues at hand.”

2. noun

a matter or thing that is unimportant or of little interest

“The article discussed the triviality of celebrity gossip in modern society.”

3. noun

a tendency or disposition to consider something as unimportant

“His triviality led him to dismiss the warning signs of a potential disaster.”

Synonyms

  • frivolity
  • insignificance
  • trifles

Antonyms

  • importance
  • seriousness
  • significance