flippant

Example Sentences

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And his version of the Russian literary masterpiece - which starts with the phrase "bloody hell" - is about being flippant and irreverent.

From BBC

Responding to the flippant nature of his previous response, Isaac noted how seemingly obnoxious that quote sounded.

From Los Angeles Times

By refusing to commit to a disquieting atmosphere, Cregger dulls his provocation, making “Weapons” feel timid, even flippant, in the face of a genuine American crisis.

From Salon

While this may seem flippant ,"People experience and understand politics through the content they share online", Sarkar says.

From BBC

Then a flippant comment, it now sums up the fear in both Washington and Beijing: "Don't become a spy."

From BBC