flippant

adjective

UK/ˈflɪp.ᵊnt/
US/ˈflɪp.ᵊnt/

Definitions of flippant adjective

  1. not showing a serious or respectful attitude towards a subject that should be taken seriously, often in an attempt to be humorous or clever

    • He answered the serious question with a flippant attitude.

    • Don't be flippant about this! It concerns our future.

    • I hate the way he's so flippant about such serious issues.