trivial
word
/ˈtɹɪviəɫ/
/tɹˈɪvɪəl/
Definition
Something that is trivial is very unimportant or small, not worth worrying about or spending time on.
Usage & Nuances
'Trivial' is formal or neutral; commonly used to downplay importance ('a trivial problem'). Often used with issues, details, or matters. Similar to 'minor' but can sound dismissive if overused. Avoid in describing feelings or people—it may sound insensitive.
Spanish: trivial - insignificantePortuguese (BR): trivial - insignificantePortuguese (PT): trivial - insignificanteChinese (Simplified): 琐碎的 - 微不足道的Chinese (Traditional): 瑣碎的 - 微不足道的Hindi: तुच्छ - मामूलीArabic: تافه - بسيطBengali: তুচ্ছ - সামান্য - গুরুত্বহীনRussian: незначительный - пустяковый - тривиальныйJapanese: 些細な - 取るに足らないVietnamese: tầm thường - không quan trọngKorean: 사소한 - 하찮은Turkish: önemsiz - basitUrdu: معمولی - غیر اہمIndonesian: sepele - remeh
Example Sentences
This is a trivial mistake.
basic
He ignored the trivial details.
basic
What seems trivial to you might matter to someone else.
natural
Don't waste time on trivial tasks.
basic
They argued over something completely trivial.
natural
Sometimes, I get stressed about really trivial things.
natural