Synonyms
Examples of triviality in a Sentence
We shouldn't spend time on such trivialities.
the triviality of the problem
Recent Examples on the Web
Any continuation of this conversation will veer far off from the triviality of Socrates’s political beliefs.
—
Theodore McDarrah, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Although it was considered appropriately feminine for women to care for animals, women and femininity were also considered weaker, sillier, and more frivolous than men and masculinity; caring too much for other creatures came was considered a sign of fragility and triviality.
—Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024
Back at home, those decisions seemed insurmountable because I was hung up on the little trivialities of my life.
—John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
Our first instinct was to fill that vacuum with distractions and triviality.
—Matt Bai, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for triviality 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Theodore McDarrah, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Although it was considered appropriately feminine for women to care for animals, women and femininity were also considered weaker, sillier, and more frivolous than men and masculinity; caring too much for other creatures came was considered a sign of fragility and triviality.
—Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024
Back at home, those decisions seemed insurmountable because I was hung up on the little trivialities of my life.
—John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
Our first instinct was to fill that vacuum with distractions and triviality.
—Matt Bai, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for triviality
Dictionary Entries Near triviality
Cite this Entry
“Triviality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triviality. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share