trivialism

trivialism

The committee dismissed the proposal as mere trivialism.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The quality or state of being trivial: "trivialism" refers to the condition of being insignificant, unimportant, or of little value.
    • A trivial thing or statement: It can also denote a trivial matter, remark, or idea — something that is commonplace, ordinary, or lacking in depth or significance.
Usage Examples
  • (An emphasis on unimportant matters.)
  • (His remarks were shallow and insignificant.)
  • (The work was considered unimportant or superficial.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to descend into trivialism": to move from serious or meaningful discussion to unimportant or frivolous topics.

    • The debate quickly descended into trivialism when they started arguing about office decorations. (The conversation became focused on petty details.)

  • "the trivialism of daily life": the mundane, routine, or unimportant aspects of everyday existence.

    • She found solace in art, which helped her escape the trivialism of daily chores. (The ordinary, unremarkable nature of everyday activities.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Trivial (adj): of little value or importance.

    • That is a trivial matter; we should focus on the main issue. (Unimportant or insignificant.)

  • Triviality (n): the state of being trivial; a trivial matter.

    • The meeting was filled with trivialities, wasting everyone's time. (Unimportant details or topics.)

  • Trivialize (v): to make something seem less important or complex than it really is.

    • We must not trivialize the seriousness of the problem. (To reduce its importance.)
Synonyms
  • Banality: the quality of being unoriginal, ordinary, or lacking in significance.
  • Insignificance: the state of being unimportant or trivial.
  • Frivolity: lack of seriousness; lightheartedness often associated with unimportant matters.
Related Idioms

  • Much ado about nothing: a great deal of fuss over something trivial.

    • The argument over the colour of the curtains was much ado about nothing. (A lot of excitement over something unimportant.)

  • A tempest in a teapot: a great disturbance over a minor issue.

    • The media's coverage of the incident was a tempest in a teapot. (An exaggerated reaction to a trivial matter.)