Flippantly

Pronunciation: /ˈfɫɪpəntli/

Flippantly (adv)

  1. In a way that treats something serious as if it is not important, often hurting people’s feelings.
  2. In a way that shows little thought or respect, using jokes or light words instead of careful consideration.

Flippantly (adverb)

Examples

  • He answered flippantly, and everyone felt disrespected.
  • She spoke flippantly about the rules, which upset the team.