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flippant

/ˈflɪpənt/
flip · pant ˈflɪp · ənt
English Definition
adj. disrespectful casual thoughtless
中文释义
轻率的；无礼的
Significado en Español
frívolo, irrespetuoso
한국어 뜻
경솔한, 무례한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhẹ dạ, thiếu tôn trọng
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Example Sentence

His flippant remarks about serious matters annoyed everyone.

他对严肃事情的轻率言论惹恼了所有人。

Synonyms
frivolous disrespectful
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
flip (rude, frivolous) + pant → frivolous and rude.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is the best synonym for “flippant”?

  1. A Serious
  2. B Offhand
  3. C Respectful
  4. D Cautious
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B — Offhand. “flippant” means adj. disrespectful casual thoughtless

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His ______ joke about the tragic accident deeply upset the grieving family.

  1. A serious
  2. B respectful
  3. C flippant
  4. D solemn
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C — flippant. “flippant” means adj. disrespectful casual thoughtless

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Common questions about “flippant”

What does “flippant” mean?

flippant — adj. disrespectful casual thoughtless. In Chinese: 轻率的；无礼的.

How do you pronounce “flippant”?

flippant is pronounced /ˈflɪpənt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: flip · pant.

How do you use “flippant” in a sentence?

His flippant remarks about serious matters annoyed everyone. (他对严肃事情的轻率言论惹恼了所有人。)

What are synonyms for “flippant”?

frivolous, disrespectful — all close in meaning to flippant (adj. disrespectful casual thoughtless).

Is “flippant” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. flippant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “flippant”?

flip (rude, frivolous) + pant → frivolous and rude.

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