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Well that depends. If you are frivolous than you are "Given to trifling; marked with unbecoming levity; silly; interested especially in trifling matters. " as defined by merriam webster. So in that aspect, yes. However, some people say ti to mean someone who spends a lot of money. However this is incorrect. The word that they would be looking for is frugal. But being called frivolous would normally be an insult.
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Is it rude to call a person a Mexican if he is from Mexico?
It usually depends on context, but would you be offended if someone called you 'American' while on England?
What is a sentence using the word frivolous?
"The lawsuit was dismissed because the judge declared it to be frivolous." "Most of the blogs on the internet are a frivolous waste of resources." "His frivolous remarks did not fit the solemnity of the occasion." "Spending money on comic books seemed frivolous to Simone, who has no money for food." "Spending money on comic books would seem frivolous to someone who has no money for food."
How would you use frivolous in a senctence?
What a frivolous question. Honestly: Many people think frivolous thoughts. "This is such a frivolous idea!"
Is it rude to be called an immigrant when you obviously arent one?
well, I think it really depends on the situation. If you were using it as an insult, then yes. Would you be offended if someone called you the "N" word and you obvously werent one? Calling someone and immigrant is racist.
Is Offended that proper English grammar?
It would depend on how it is used in a sentence. It is proper if you say "She was offended that he called her a name." or "He accidently offended that man." However, it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
Frivolous used in a sentence?
The word "frivolous" is an adjective. An example of a sentence using the word would be: She was unable to afford the maintenance such a frivolous lifestyle.
How do you say lucas in itlay?
Names are names and should be the same (with the possible exception of variations forced by orthography) everywhere. I would be mildly offended if someone called me "Paolo"; it may be the local equivalent, but it's not my name.
When is a case called frivorlous?
A case or defense is considered frivolous if it is made even with the knowledge that it is not sufficient to convince a judge or jury. Attorneys who routinely bring frivolous cases before a court risk disbarment, in the same way as they would if the cases were vexatious or SLAPPs.
How do you tell someone honestly but nicely that they have offended you?
Rather than tell them that THEY have offended you turn it round and say that YOU have found what they did/said offensive. Say "Please don't do/say that I find it offensive because......" "How do you tell someone honestly but nicely that they have offended you?" As the "offender" you don't have the right to expect a nice response or set rules of engagement. In my case, I would have greatly appreciated if he had picked up the telephone and spoke with me directly and privately.
Why would a black male be offended if called an 'Uncle Tom'?
Because the term refers to a black who accepted a subservient role to whites.
Why would someone call someone else a flasher?
A flasher is someone who is most likely an exhibitionist and who displays parts of their body in an indecent way. Someone might call another person a flasher if they were offended by their immodest or inappropriate dress or if they were involved in a lewd activity.
What is an tartan skirt?
The tartan 'skirt' as worn by Scotsmen is called a 'Kilt' but don't let a Scotsman hear you refer to it as a 'skirt' as he would be VERY offended.
