trifles

Definitions

Things of very little value or importance.

A cold dessert made of layers of sponge cake, custard, fruit, and whipped cream.

To treat something as unimportant or to talk or act in a frivolous manner.

Examples

He was far too busy with important matters to concern himself with such trivial trifles.

She dismissed his complaints as mere trifles that were not worth her time or energy.

Life is often made up of small trifles that eventually accumulate into significant memories.

Synonyms

trivia nothings baubles trinkets frivolities nicknacks bagatelles

Antonyms

essentials necessities fundamentals cornerstones pivots bases substance