flippant
adjective/ˈflɪpənt/
Frequency rank: #18,821 most common English word
Meaning
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude; treating serious things with casual disrespect.
Example sentence
His flippant remarks during the serious meeting upset everyone in the room.
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