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Trifling vs Bumptious - What's the difference?

trifling | bumptious | Related terms |

Trifling is a related term of bumptious.


As adjectives the difference between trifling and bumptious

is that trifling is trivial, or of little importance while bumptious is obtrusively pushy; self-assertive to a pretentious extreme.

As a noun trifling

is the act of one who trifles; frivolous behaviour.

Inadequate vs Trifling - What's the difference?

inadequate | trifling | Related terms |

Inadequate is a related term of trifling.


As adjectives the difference between inadequate and trifling

is that inadequate is while trifling is trivial, or of little importance.

As a noun trifling is

the act of one who trifles; frivolous behaviour.

Tomfoolery vs Trifling - What's the difference?

tomfoolery | trifling | Related terms |

Tomfoolery is a related term of trifling.


As nouns the difference between tomfoolery and trifling

is that tomfoolery is foolish behaviour while trifling is the act of one who trifles; frivolous behaviour.

As an adjective trifling is

trivial, or of little importance.

Trifling vs Insignificant - What's the difference?

trifling | insignificant | Related terms |

Trifling is a related term of insignificant.


As adjectives the difference between trifling and insignificant

is that trifling is trivial, or of little importance while insignificant is not significant; not important, consequential, or having a noticeable effect.

As a noun trifling

is the act of one who trifles; frivolous behaviour.

Impudent vs Trifling - What's the difference?

impudent | trifling | Related terms |

Impudent is a related term of trifling.


As adjectives the difference between impudent and trifling

is that impudent is not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced while trifling is trivial, or of little importance.

As a noun trifling is

the act of one who trifles; frivolous behaviour.

Slight vs Trifling - What's the difference?

slight | trifling | Related terms |

Slight is a related term of trifling.


As adjectives the difference between slight and trifling

is that slight is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe while trifling is trivial, or of little importance.

As nouns the difference between slight and trifling

is that slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy while trifling is the act of one who trifles; frivolous behaviour.

As a verb slight

is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

Abortive vs Trifling - What's the difference?

abortive | trifling | Related terms |

Abortive is a related term of trifling.


As adjectives the difference between abortive and trifling

is that abortive is (obsolete) produced by abortion; born prematurely while trifling is trivial, or of little importance.

As nouns the difference between abortive and trifling

is that abortive is (obsolete) that which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion while trifling is the act of one who trifles; frivolous behaviour.

As a verb abortive

is (obsolete) to cause an abortion; to render without fruit .

Trifling vs Skimpy - What's the difference?

trifling | skimpy | Related terms |

Trifling is a related term of skimpy.


As adjectives the difference between trifling and skimpy

is that trifling is trivial, or of little importance while skimpy is small or inadequate; not generous, or of a garment, very small, light, or revealing.

As nouns the difference between trifling and skimpy

is that trifling is the act of one who trifles; frivolous behaviour while skimpy is (australia|western australia) a barmaid who wears little clothing.

Unimportant vs Trifling - What's the difference?

unimportant | trifling | Related terms |

Trifling is a antonym of unimportant.

Trifling is a synonym of unimportant.



As adjectives the difference between unimportant and trifling

is that unimportant is petty; not important or noteworthy while trifling is trivial, or of little importance.

As a noun trifling is

the act of one who trifles; frivolous behaviour.

Ineffectual vs Trifling - What's the difference?

ineffectual | trifling | Related terms |

Ineffectual is a related term of trifling.


As adjectives the difference between ineffectual and trifling

is that ineffectual is unable or insufficient to produce effect; futile while trifling is trivial, or of little importance.

As a noun trifling is

the act of one who trifles; frivolous behaviour.

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