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Frivolous
UK
/ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/
US
/ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/
Translation of "frivolous" into Russian
frivolous
Adjective
UK
/ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/
US
/ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/
frivolous
more frivolous Comp.
most frivolous Super.
She made a frivolous decision without considering the consequences.
Она приняла легкомысленное решение, не учитывая последствия.
He was criticized for his frivolous remarks during the meeting.
Его критиковали за пустячные замечания во время встречи.
Definitions
frivolous
Adjective
UK
/ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/
US
/ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/
Lacking in seriousness or importance.
The committee dismissed his frivolous suggestions as they were not relevant to the discussion.
Carefree and not serious.
She had a frivolous attitude towards her studies, preferring to spend her time socializing instead.
(Law) Of a claim, lawsuit, or appeal: having no serious purpose or merit and intended chiefly to delay, harass, or embarrass.
The judge dismissed the frivolous lawsuit and sanctioned the attorney who filed it.
Idioms and phrases
frivolous spending
Frivolous spending can lead to financial trouble.
легкомысленные траты
Легкомысленные траты могут привести к финансовым проблемам.
frivolous lawsuit
The court dismissed the case as a frivolous lawsuit.
легкомысленный иск
Суд отклонил дело как легкомысленный иск.
frivolous activity
He wasted the afternoon on frivolous activity.
легкомысленное занятие
Он потратил весь день на легкомысленное занятие.
frivolous complaint
The manager ignored the frivolous complaint.
легкомысленная жалоба
Менеджер проигнорировал легкомысленную жалобу.
frivolous behavior
Her frivolous behavior was not appreciated at the meeting.
легкомысленное поведение
Ее легкомысленное поведение не было оценено на встрече.