Trivial

usgb/ˈtrɪviəl/
adjective

Something that is not important or serious.

I don't understand why she gets upset about such trivial things.
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Often appears as...

  • trivial matter
  • trivial problem
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Emotional Weight

Used to indicate something lacks emotional significance and shouldn't upset someone.

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He dismissed my concerns as trivial and walked away.
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Conversation Tone

Often used in casual conversations to downplay issues or problems being discussed.

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Why worry about such trivial matters when we have bigger challenges?
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