CEFR A2

trivial

adjective

Meaning

Of little value or importance.

Examples

The argument was about something completely trivial.
He was annoyed by the trivial details of the report.

Synonyms: minor, unimportant, insignificant, petty

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trivial (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪv.i.əl/

Definition

Of little value or importance.

Examples

The argument was about something completely trivial.
He was annoyed by the trivial details of the report.
We shouldn't waste time on trivial matters.

How to Use trivial

trivial to (prepositional phrase): Of little importance to someone. — "This rule is trivial to most students."

Synonyms of trivial

Words with a similar meaning to trivial:

minor
unimportant
insignificant
petty

Antonyms of trivial

Words with the opposite meaning to trivial:

important
significant
crucial

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