UNSERIOUSNESS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

unseriousness

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as in flippancy

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Noun

Or how being late or canceling at the last minute is treated with less flippancy than in America.

— Catherine Heald, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
Spaar’s colloquial flippancies only reinforces her fervency.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026

Definition of flippancy

Noun

The gym is serviceable, and while there is no spa, you are perfectly placed to get out there and not waste time on such frivolities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Moving beyond frivolity, fashion becomes an active subject in its own right, as important as the individual within his gaze.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of frivolity

Noun

Often derided by critics during its initial airing, the show’s silliness and lightheartedness has continued to stand the test of time.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
That lightheartedness quickly evolved into the NFL’s biggest off-field competition.

— Karla Cote, Variety, 15 May 2026

Definition of lightheartedness

Noun

The event aims to inject some levity into an historically adversarial relationship, reminding both sides of the spirit of the game.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
That man stayed ready throughout, and was always in his suit and tie and took it very seriously—but also kept some levity in the back of it.

— Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of levity

Noun

In Los Angeles, that air of superficiality and the exclusivity that comes with it have been magnified, which has been a tough pill for Elizabeth to swallow.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2026
Here, luxury is instead about embracing color and lightness, which, as Italian writer Italo Calvino said, is never superficiality.

— Valentina Lonati, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of superficiality

Noun

There is always some lightness, if only to counter the occasionally unbearable weight.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Bottega Veneta had a beautiful balance between craftsmanship, texture and lightness, with pieces that felt special without becoming overcomplicated.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of lightness

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