flippant
adjective
frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity.
flippancy
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a word derived from
flippant.
Example Sentences
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A lot of dyed-in-the-wool activists were turned off by the flippancy of AOC’s riposte, and even with my own recent grappling over the problematic emotional landscape of the movement, I can understand why.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
Even Marin’s incessant flippancy and Chong’s “maaan”s punctuating every other sentence become enjoyable the more time one spends with them.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2026
Mr. Tesson isn’t the first commentator to question the lockdowns, though his flippancy can make it hard to take him seriously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
Still, for all of the song's sass and flippancy, Raye is deadly serious about snaring a partner.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2025
“Don’t banter me,” she said, wounded at what appeared to be his flippancy.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
