Trifle

Meaning

something of little importance or value; a small amount

A thing of little value or importance; also a layered dessert.

Example Sentences

Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.

He dismissed the issue as a mere trifle.

Example Expressions

trifle with

Synonyms

triviality, insignificance, bagatelle, nothing, bauble, knick-knack

Entry 1

triviality, insignificance, bagatelle, nothing

Entry 2

triviality, insignificance, bauble, knick-knack

Antonyms

importance, significance, major issue, seriousness

Entry 1

importance, significance, major issue

Entry 2

importance, seriousness

Collocations

mere trifle, don't trifle with, trifling matter, trifle dessert, trifle with

Entry 1

mere trifle, don't trifle with, trifling matter

Entry 2

mere trifle, trifle dessert, trifle with