trivial (adj.)

of little importance

Examples

• Don't argue over trivial things.

Key rules

• Trivial means of little importance
• Trivial matters, a trivial problem
• Trivia is the noun meaning unimportant facts

Common mistakes

• Don't argue over trivial → Don't argue over trivial things
• It is a trivia problem → It is a trivial problem

Use cases

• Discussing small issues
• Dismissing complaints
• Talking about details