frivolous

4 definitions • 12 examples

behaving in a silly way and not taking anything seriously:

I think he sees her as a frivolous young woman.

I'm sorry to be so frivolous.

A frivolous activity or object is silly or not important rather than useful or serious:

I feel like doing something completely frivolous today.

They waste their time and money on frivolous things.

A frivolous claim is not based on fact or good reasons, or relates to something that is not at all important, so that it is obviously not likely to succeed or not worth taking to court:

frivolous suit What steps can we take to reduce frivolous suits that overwhelm our judicial system?

frivolous claim The proposal would impose penalties against lawyers who file frivolous claims.

frivolous lawsuits Some business groups worry that the bill could invite frivolous lawsuits.

frivolous litigation The new law led to a flurry of frivolous litigation.

frivolous complaints The measure was introduced to protect police officers from frivolous complaints.

It is for the court to decide whether the appeal is frivolous.

(of people) behaving in a silly and foolish way, or (of activities or objects) silly or unimportant:

I’m very frivolous – I just like to have fun.

With our justice system there are a lot of frivolous cases that go to court.