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

Yesterday’s pangrams were triviality, trivially and virality. —Alex Travelli, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025

Never issue false assurances, but don’t dwell on trivialities either. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

But those details are mere trivialities to the chefs who have turned their love for Rangoons into mozzarella sticks, pasta, melts and more. —Mehr Singh, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025

As a society navigating the choppy waters of quick-draw feuds and biting vitriol—no matter the triviality or seriousness of the topic in question—we are often cowered into joining the chorus versus belting out a solo for fear of being singled out. —Christina L. Sgro, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for triviality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality

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