Trifle

usgb/ˈtraɪfl/
noun

A thing of little value or importance.

He considers artistic skill as a mere trifle.
Visual representation of "trifle" - A thing of little value or importance

Often appears as...

  • mere trifle
  • worth a trifle
Definition 1 of 4
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Minimizing Expression

Used to downplay an issue or object, suggesting it's not a big deal.

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Losing that game was a trifle in the grand scheme.
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Not Worth Mentioning

Indicates something is so unimportant it's almost not worth talking about.

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A few mistakes here and there are a trifle.
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