flippancy
/flippancy/
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Definition
Noun: 1. Inappropriate levity or lack of seriousness: The quality of treating serious matters with frivolous or disrespectful humor. 2. Disrespectful casualness: A manner that is inappropriately lighthearted or offhand, especially when dealing with topics that require respect or gravity.
Usage
"Flippancy" is an uncountable noun used to describe a person's overall attitude or the tone of their remarks. It is a formal and critical term, implying that someone's behavior or words are unsuitable for the situation due to a lack of proper respect or earnestness.
Examples
- The judge reprimanded the lawyer for his flippancy in the courtroom.
- Her flippancy when discussing the company's financial crisis alarmed the board members.
- I was hurt by the flippancy of his response to my serious question.
Advanced Usage
- "A touch/trace/hint of flippancy": Used to indicate a slight, often detectable, amount of disrespectful casualness in someone's tone or manner.
- There was a hint of flippancy in his voice that made me doubt his sincerity.
Variants and Related Words
- Flippant (adjective): Showing inappropriate levity; not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
- He made a flippant remark about the solemn ceremony.
- Flippantly (adverb): In a flippant manner.
- She answered flippantly, not realizing how important the question was.
Synonyms
- Levity: Lightness of manner or speech, especially when inappropriate.
- Frivolity: Lack of seriousness; lightheartedness.
- Flippantness: (Less common) The state or quality of being flippant.
- Disrespectfulness: Lack of respect or courtesy.
Antonyms
- Solemnity: The state or quality of being serious and dignified.
- Gravity: Seriousness or importance of manner.
- Earnestness: Sincere and intense conviction.
- Respectfulness: Showing deference and esteem.
Noun
- inappropriate levity
- her mood changed and she was all lightness and joy