Triviality

/ˌtrɪviˈæləti/

Meaning & Definition

noun
the quality or state of being trivial; insignificance.
The triviality of their arguments made it hard to take their concerns seriously.
a trivial or insignificant detail or matter.
He spent hours discussing the trivialities of the meeting rather than focusing on the main issues.
a lack of seriousness or significance.
The triviality of the celebration was evident in how quickly it was organized.

Etymology

From Latin 'trivialitas', from 'trivialis' meaning 'belonging to the crossroads', hence trivial or commonplace.

Common Phrases and Expressions

trivial matters
Issues that are unimportant or not worth discussing.
don't sweat the small stuff
Don't worry about trivial things.
making a mountain out of a molehill
To exaggerate a trivial matter.

Related Words

trivial
Of little value or importance.
trivia
Facts or items of information that are interesting but insignificant.

Slang Meanings

Nitpicking
She was just nitpicking about trivialities instead of focusing on the bigger picture.
Small potatoes
To worry about that issue is just small potatoes compared to bigger problems.