Definitions
- Describing a casual or disrespectful attitude towards a serious topic. - Referring to a remark or comment that is inappropriate or insensitive. - Talking about a tone or behavior that lacks seriousness or respect.
- Referring to something that is trivial or unimportant. - Describing a behavior or action that lacks seriousness or purpose. - Talking about a person who is not responsible or mature.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of seriousness or importance.
- 2Both words can be used to describe behavior or attitudes.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to criticize someone's actions or words.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Flippant is more specific to disrespectful or inappropriate comments, while frivolous can refer to any behavior or action that lacks seriousness.
- 2Intensity: Flippant implies a more disrespectful or insensitive attitude than frivolous.
- 3Purpose: Frivolous implies a lack of purpose or responsibility, while flippant may not necessarily imply a lack of responsibility.
- 4Tone: Flippant has a more sarcastic or mocking tone, while frivolous has a more lighthearted or careless tone.
- 5Usage: Flippant is more commonly used to describe speech or comments, while frivolous is more commonly used to describe actions or behaviors.
Remember this!
Flippant and frivolous are both negative words that describe a lack of seriousness or importance. However, flippant is more specific to disrespectful or inappropriate comments, while frivolous can refer to any behavior or action that lacks seriousness. Additionally, flippant implies a more disrespectful or insensitive attitude than frivolous, and frivolous implies a lack of purpose or responsibility.
