Definitions
- Describing a casual or disrespectful attitude towards something serious or important. - Referring to a lack of seriousness or thoughtfulness in one's words or actions. - Talking about a nonchalant or dismissive behavior towards a topic or situation.
- Describing a lack of respect or seriousness towards something important or sensitive. - Referring to a tendency to make light of serious issues or situations. - Talking about a casual or irreverent attitude towards a topic or subject.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of seriousness or respect towards something important.
- 2Both words can be used to criticize someone's attitude or behavior.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Flippance is less common than flippancy and is not as widely recognized.
- 2Connotation: Flippance has a slightly more informal and colloquial tone than flippancy.
- 3Emphasis: Flippance emphasizes the attitude or behavior of the person, while flippancy emphasizes the lack of respect or seriousness towards the subject.
Remember this!
Flippance and flippancy are synonyms that describe a lack of seriousness or respect towards something important. While they share similarities in meaning, flippance is less commonly used and has a slightly more informal tone. Flippancy is the more recognized and formal term, emphasizing the lack of respect or seriousness towards the subject.
