frivolous

futile, insignificante

Troppo piccolo o poco importante per meritare molta attenzione.

In inglese semplice: Too small or unimportant to deserve much attention.

• We cut out frivolous expenses.
• She worried about frivolous details instead of the main problem.
• Do you really need another frivolous purchase?

Sinonimi: trivial, unimportant

Contrari: important

Espressioni comuni: frivolous expense, frivolous detail, frivolous purchase

frivolo

Che scherza o si comporta in modo sciocco quando servirebbe serietà.

In inglese semplice: Silly or playful when serious thought or behavior is needed.

• That was a frivolous remark.
• He seemed frivolous during our serious discussion.
• Please stop making frivolous jokes about the accident.

Sinonimi: silly, thoughtless

Contrari: serious

Espressioni comuni: frivolous behavior, frivolous remark, frivolous person

infondato

Privo di fatti o ragioni giuridiche che possano giustificare una vittoria in tribunale.

In inglese semplice: Without facts or legal reasons that could support success in court.

• The judge dismissed the frivolous claim.
• Lawyers can face penalties for bringing frivolous lawsuits.
• The court ruled that his appeal was frivolous.

Sinonimi: baseless, groundless

Espressioni comuni: frivolous lawsuit, frivolous claim, frivolous appeal