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flippant

flip·pant

flippant

 
 
pronunciation:
flI pnt
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: disrespectful or indifferent to someone or something worthy of respect; shallowly humorous.
I don't appreciate your flippant remarks when I'm trying to explain something serious to you.
synonyms:
careless, casual, disrespectful, indifferent, offhand, unconcerned
antonyms:
respectful
similar words:
cavalier, cheeky, discourteous, fresh, frivolous, idle, impertinent, impolite, impudent, insolent, rude, saucy
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derivations: flippantly (adv.), flippancy (n.)