light-minded
1
7.9
- adjective
- /ˈlaɪtˌmaɪndɪd/
:
frívolo
- We're not light-minded, are we?
Examples
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His light-minded attitude toward studying for the exam resulted in poor grades.
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Mama says what I am is light-minded, can't stick to my studies; I want to jump up and run outside and see.
Fiction book (1990) -
He knew I was neither a hysterical person nor light-minded.
Fiction book (1990) -
He thought me light-minded if I enjoyed my children's company, told them stories, or played games, and yet if I wished to talk of politics or of changes in the laws that might help the poor and the oppressed, he said I meddled in things that were too weighty for me and were not my concern, and I had no idea what I was talking about.
Fiction book (1990) -
For believe me, there is no scourge of friendships like flattery and complaisance, the characteristic vices of the light-minded and smooth-tongued, those who say what's sure to please and never what is true.
Academic text (2015) -
Her light-minded comments during the meeting showed she didn't take the project seriously.
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It's frustrating when light-minded individuals make jokes about important issues.
Synonyms
72
2.0
Cheerful and not serious
17
3.7
Feeling cheerful and not worried about serious things
15
7.7
Not showing respect or being serious in important situations
11
3.5
Happy and not serious
1
5.6
Not serious or sensible and often acting silly
1
5.0
Being silly and not serious in behavior
Not serious and showing little concern for important things
Not serious and likely to make bad choices
Feeling carefree and cheerful without worry
Antonyms
How Serious
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Light-minded comes from the words light ('not heavy' or 'not serious') and mind ('thought' or 'care'), giving the image of a 'light' mind that does not hold heavy thoughts; so a light-minded person treats serious matters too easily and without enough care.