triviality

noun

triv·​i·​al·​i·​ty ˌtri-vē-ˈa-lə-tē 

plural trivialities

1

: the quality or state of being trivial

2

: something trivial : trifle

Synonyms

• bagatelle
• child's play
• frippery
• nonproblem
• nothing
• picayune
• shuck(s)
• small beer
• small change
• trifle

Examples of triviality in a Sentence

We shouldn't spend time on such trivialities.

the triviality of the problem

Recent Examples on the Web

The film will center around a story about a mundane 62-year-old diabetic insurance worker, Biplab, who is tormented by everyday trivialities. —Sophia Sun, Variety, 6 Nov. 2023

Hood waves off these criticisms as misunderstandings or trivialities. —Jonathan Moens, Popular Mechanics, 27 June 2023

In a country where mass shootings and gun violence have become daily occurrences, a fatal shooting in Antioch on April 12 during an argument over the use of a leaf blower stood out for its triviality. —Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2023

But that is a triviality. —Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 20 Oct. 2020

This isn't a triviality. —CBS News, 28 June 2020

This wad of bubblegum draws attention to its triviality from the top, then never does anything to fix it. —Charles Bramesco, Chron, 15 Mar. 2023

Of course, there’s the inescapable triviality that Hamilton really was a freakin’ genius! —Eli Amdur, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023

The line between substance and triviality, darkness and humor, is one that she’s returned to often. —Marley Marius, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2020

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

triviality

noun

triv·​i·​al·​i·​ty ˌtriv-ē-ˈal-ət-ē 

plural trivialities

1

: the quality or state of being trivial

2

: something trivial : trifle