Pronunciation
/trɪfl/
Definitions
- Noun: A small, unimportant matter; a trifling thing. “A trifle can be a minor annoyance or a light-hearted joke.”
- Verb: To treat with slight importance or neglect; to regard as insignificant. “She trifled with her responsibilities.”
Phrases
- “Not worth a trifle” implies something is worthless or negligible.
- “To take something for granted” can also mean to treat it as a trifle.
- “A trifle of this” or “A trifle of that” refers to a small amount or portion.
Example Sentences
- Noun: “She dismissed his concerns as mere trifles.”
- Verb: “Don’t let his complaints about the work be a trifle – they show he’s passionate about it.”
- “He solved the problem with a trifle of effort.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
- Importance
- Significance
- Weight
- Gravity
- Matter-of-factness