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- 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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related words: |
disrespectful, glib |
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derivations: |
flippantly (adv.), flippancy (n.) |
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