frivolous

些細な、取るに足りない

小さすぎたり重要でなかったりして、あまり気にする必要がない。

やさしい英語で： 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?

類義語： trivial, unimportant

反対語： important

よく使う表現： frivolous expense, frivolous detail, frivolous purchase

軽薄な、ふざけた

真剣さが必要な場面で、ふざけたり軽く考えたりする。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： silly, thoughtless

反対語： serious

よく使う表現： frivolous behavior, frivolous remark, frivolous person

根拠のない

裁判で認められるだけの事実や法律上の根拠がない。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： baseless, groundless

よく使う表現： frivolous lawsuit, frivolous claim, frivolous appeal