flippancy
IPA: fɫˈɪpʌnsi
noun
- A disrespectful levity or pertness especially in respect to grave or sacred matters.
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Examples of "flippancy" in Sentences
- I don't appreciate your flippancy.
- I apologize for my flippancy yesterday.
- She has the natural flippancy of a comedienne.
- Cochrane was acquitted, but warned against flippancy.
- There's a flippancy in your attitude that is disturbing.
- An erudite evening slowly condemns the flippancy of the day.
- I apologise if the flippancy of my remark made it sound hostile.
- They show a continued flippancy and willingness to accuse and attack.
- Your flippancy and inability to justify having it both ways is noted.
- As for flippancy, I respect the integrity of the article, not the subject.
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