insignificant

[in-sig-nif-i-kuhnt] / ˌɪn sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt /

ADJECTIVE

not important; of no consequence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inconsequential infinitesimal irrelevant meager meaningless minimal minor minuscule negligible paltry pointless senseless trivial unimportant

WEAK

casual immaterial inappreciable inconsiderable lesser light lightweight little minim minute nondescript nonessential not worth mentioning nugatory petty purportless scanty secondary small trifling unsubstantial

Antonyms

STRONGEST

big huge important large major meaningful relevant sensible significant substantial useful valuable worthwhile

WEAK

consequential

Example Sentences

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These are "not insignificant" effects in a context of "fairly fragile global economic growth", he added.

From Barron's

“No publisher in their right mind would stand on anything as insignificant as a contractual description in the face of such a work.”

From Los Angeles Times

“What we accomplished was not insignificant,” he added in his farewell address.

From Los Angeles Times

Nevertheless, lawyers for the victims told the BBC they were disappointed with the length of the jail terms handed down on Thursday, calling them "insignificant".

From BBC

Finding only two pieces may appear insignificant, but Devlin sees it as an early signal.

From Science Daily

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