frivolous
Example Sentences
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In an era when “affordability” has become a buzzword, consumers are cautious about spending — and buying items that could be deemed frivolous may make less sense to them.
From MarketWatch
The plaintiffs counter that it’s the city that has prolonged the proceedings by not living up to its agreement and pursuing frivolous appeals, piling up legal bills.
From Los Angeles Times
"So thank you to all of them. It seems such a frivolous word, but yeah, what else can I say?"
From BBC
Attorney and business advocacy groups have made public pleas to keep private equity out of the state’s legal landscape, worrying it fuels frivolous lawsuits.
From Los Angeles Times
The picture would be frivolous except that—somehow—we feel we know this child.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
