flippant

Example Sentences

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Platitudes, by their nature, can come off as flippant.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

“I try to be very respectful of human remains, and not be flippant about it,” he told the Tulsa World.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

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 • Aug. 8, 2025

Which is why, when he talked recently about losing sleep at the start of the season, it sounded like much more than some flippant comment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2024

As flippant as it might sound, I feel like I’ve dealt with that part enough for it to no longer be debilitating.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone