appear trivial

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

To give the impression of being unimportant.

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Examples (10)

  • Initially, the problem might appear trivial to an untrained eye.
  • Her concerns, though initially dismissed, did not appear trivial to her family.
  • Even a small detail can appear trivial until it causes a major issue.
  • To an outsider, their argument might appear trivial, but it was significant to them.
  • Despite his efforts, his contributions continued to appear trivial to the board.
  • Don't let the simplicity of the task make it appear trivial; focus on quality.
  • What seemed like a minor oversight began to appear less trivial as consequences unfolded.
  • The scientist ensured that no finding, no matter how small, would appear trivial in his report.
  • By presenting complex data clearly, he made sure the results didn't appear trivial.
  • Sometimes, the most profound insights can appear trivial at first glance.