adjective
- not showing proper respect or seriousness; treating serious matters with inappropriate lightness
Examples
- His flippant remarks during the memorial service offended many guests.
- She gave a flippant response when asked about her poor grades.
- The judge warned the defendant not to be flippant in court.
- His flippant attitude toward safety rules worried his coworkers.
- The reporter’s flippant questions angered the grieving family.
- Don’t be so flippant about something this important.