Flippant

usgb/ˈflɪpənt/
adjective

Showing a lack of respect or seriousness that is generally seen as inappropriate.

She had a tendency of giving flippant responses to serious questions.
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Often appears as...

  • flippant remark
  • flippant attitude

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Disapproving

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Inappropriate Situations

Use 'flippant' when someone's behavior is inappropriately casual or uncaring in serious situations.

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His flippant comments during the funeral were in bad taste.
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Tone of Voice

The tone of a flippant person often sounds dismissive or insensitive, lacking empathy.

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When asked about her friend's problems, she spoke in a flippant tone that surprised everyone.
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Misinterpretation Risk

Be careful using 'flippant' as it might be misunderstood as humorous or witty when not intended.

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His attempt at being flippant backfired, offending those he was speaking to.
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audaciouscheekydisrespectfulfrivolousglibimpudentinsouciantirreverentpertinentsaucy
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