léttúð

Icelandic

Etymology

From léttur (light, easy) + úð (mind, opinion).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈljɛhtˌuːð/

Noun

léttúð f (genitive singular léttúðar, no plural)

  1. frivolity, levity
    Synonym: alvöruleysi
  2. carelessness, negligence
    Synonyms: kæruleysi, hirðuleysi, gáleysi, óvarkárni
  3. loose way of life
    Synonyms: gjálífi, lauslæti, lausung

Declension

Derived terms

  • léttúðarfullur (frivolous, careless)
  • léttúðugur (frivolous, careless)
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