Trifling (Adjective)
Meaning
Not worth considering; "he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost"; "piffling efforts"; "a trifling matter".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The small amount of money was trifling compared to the total cost of the project.
- She thought the complaint about the minor dent was trifling and not worth pursuing.
- To her, winning the local award was a trifling achievement compared to her other accolades.
- He dismissed the threat as trifling and continued with his plans as usual.
- The increase in salary was trifling and barely enough to cover the rise in living costs.