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trifling

insignificant / trivial / petty / negligible
Adjective

This term carries a dismissive tone, often suggesting that something is not only small in scale but unworthy of serious attention or effort. It is frequently used to criticize a waste of time or to downplay the significance of a problem. In financial or quantitative contexts, it describes an amount so small that it has no practical impact on the overall situation. It differs from "small" by adding a layer of judgment regarding the value or importance of the object.

Meanings

Adjective
[~ something]

Of very little importance or value.

"He spent the afternoon worrying over trifling details."

Adjective
[~ something]

Trivial or insignificant in nature or amount.

"The cost of the repair was a trifling sum compared to the price of a new machine."

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