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Flippancy

Description:

Flippancy is the quality of being disrespectful, frivolous, or lacking in seriousness.

Examples:

1. She responded to the serious question with flippancy, not realizing its importance.
2. The politician's flippancy during the debate offended many voters.
3. Despite his intelligence, John's flippancy often overshadowed his contributions in the classroom.
4. The author tackled the serious subject matter with a touch of flippancy, resulting in a unique writing style.

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