light-mindedness
- noun
- /ˈlaɪtˈmaɪndədnəs/
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frivolidad
- His light-mindedness during the meeting annoyed his more serious colleagues.
Examples
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The play's light-mindedness brought much-needed laughter, despite the dark subject matter.
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She was criticized for her light-mindedness in situations that called for a sense of responsibility.
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His light-mindedness during the meeting frustrated everyone.
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I think her light-mindedness is inappropriate for this situation.
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His light-mindedness during the serious discussions frustrated his colleagues.
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Critics noted her light-mindedness at the formal event, where a more serious demeanor was expected.
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The light-mindedness of the speaker was evident as he joked about a very serious topic.
Synonyms
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2.6
Playful or foolish behavior that is not serious and often funny
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7.4
Light, joking talk or behavior when people expect seriousness
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3.5
A cheerful, carefree feeling that makes people relaxed
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8.4
A remark or action that shows little respect for serious matters
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8.0
A playful, joking way of behaving that makes people laugh
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4.8
A cheerful, carefree feeling that makes people relax
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7.8
A habit of making playful jokes about serious things
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7.0
A quality of acting in a playful way when things are important
Careless or silly actions that show little responsibility
A habit of treating important things as unimportant
A way of behaving that shows little care or concern
To joke and be playful in a friendly way that makes people smile
A cheerful, carefree feeling that makes life seem easier
Antonyms
How Serious
Surface Forms
Morphology
light-mindedness = light-minded (transparent) = light + mind + ed + ness
Formed by the adjective 'light-minded' + -ness, a standard nominalization; the meaning 'lack of seriousness' is directly predictable from the adjective.
Etymology
Light-mindedness comes from the parts light ('not heavy' or 'not serious') and mind ('thinking'): imagine a mind like a feather that floats rather than staying steady, so the person does not take things seriously. That's why light-mindedness means a lack of seriousness, especially when serious behavior is expected.