Frivolous definition
Unworthy of serious attention; trivial.
A frivolous novel.
adjective
Of little value or importance; trifling; trivial.
adjective
Not properly serious or sensible; silly and light-minded; giddy.
A frivolous remark, a frivolous youth.
adjective
Inappropriately silly.
A frivolous purchase.
adjective
Having no basis in law because of the lack of sound legal arguments, facts, etc. or not brought to court in good faith.
adjective
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The definition of frivolous is something that has little value or importance or is silly or trivial.
An example of frivolous is purchasing something you don't need.
An example of frivolous is a burglar suing a home owner for shooting them while breaking into their home.
adjective
Of a claim or assertion in litigation, that it lacks merit or substance; often a pejorative term, implying bad faith or negligence by the pleading party.
adjective
Origin of frivolous
- Middle English probably from Latin frīvolus of little value probably from friāre to crumble
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Latin frīvolus (“silly, empty, trifling, frivolous, worthless”).
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