triviality

/ˌtrɪviˈæləti/

noun

  1. The quality or state of being trivial; lack of importance or seriousness.

    B2
    • "He was bored by the triviality of the conversation."B2
    • "The sheer triviality of the argument made everyone laugh."C1
  2. A trivial matter, detail, or thing; something unimportant.

    B2

    usually plural

    • "She didn't want to waste time on trivialities."B2
    • "Don't bother me with such trivialities."C1

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