Flippancy

Pronunciation: /ˈflɪpənsi/

Definitions of flippancy

noun lack of respect or seriousness; frivolity

Example Sentences

A1 Her flippancy towards her responsibilities often gets her into trouble.

A2 The student's flippancy in class disrupted the lesson for everyone.

B1 His flippancy during the meeting showed a lack of respect for his colleagues.

B2 The politician's flippancy in response to serious questions angered many voters.

C1 The CEO's flippancy towards the company's financial issues led to a major crisis.

C2 Despite his intelligence, his flippancy often undermines his credibility in professional settings.

Examples of flippancy in a Sentence

formal Her flippancy during the meeting was quite unprofessional.

informal I can't stand his flippancy when discussing important matters.

slang Stop with the flippancy, we need to focus on the task at hand.

figurative The flippancy in her tone suggested a lack of respect for the topic.

Grammatical Forms of flippancy

• past tense: flippant
• plural: flippancies
• comparative: more flippant
• superlative: most flippant
• present tense: is flippant
• future tense: will be flippant
• perfect tense: has been flippant
• continuous tense: is being flippant
• singular: flippancy
• positive degree: flippant
• infinitive: to be flippant
• gerund: being flippant
• participle: flippant

Origin and Evolution of flippancy

First Known Use: 1651 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'flippancy' originated from the Latin word 'flippantia' which means 'lightness, frivolity'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'flippancy' has evolved to refer to a lack of seriousness or respect in a playful or cheeky manner.