Dictionary entryCEFR C2adjective

flippant

IPA pronunciation: /ˈflɪp.ənt/

Listen to the pronunciation

Russian meaning

Легкомысленный, неуважительный

English definition

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

Example

Flippant remarks about standardized test validity showed a lack of insight.

Collocations

flippant attitude
flippant answer
sound flippant

This is learning content written for DET preparation, not an official dictionary entry. Check a current dictionary or the institution's policy when precision matters.

Explore the dictionary

Definitions, IPA, Russian meanings, examples and collocations.

All words Practice