Definitions

inconsiderable

[in-kuhn-sid-er-uh-buhl] / ˌɪn kənˈsɪd ər ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

petty

Synonyms

WEAK

base casual cheap contemptible frivolous inconsequent inessential inferior irrelevant junior lesser light little lower measly minor narrow-minded negligible nickel-and-dime niggling nugatory of no account paltry peanut penny-ante pettifogging picayune piddling scratch secondary shabby shallow shoestring slight small small-minded subordinate trifling two-bit unimportant

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inconsiderable

Thanks to a support slot with U2 on their 1983 US tour, The Alarm gained a transatlantic following - not an inconsiderable achievement.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2025

Mr. Biden had the more conventional though not inconsiderable challenge, exhibiting presidential leadership at a time of national trauma.

From New York Times ● May 7, 2024

“We apologize to those who felt uncomfortable because of these inconsiderable reactions,” Warner Bros.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2023

First, the not inconsiderable frame of Van Dijk, who has been one of the world’s best defenders over the past five years.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 8, 2022

“Yes, indeed, and received no inconsiderable pleasure from the sight. Do you often dance at St. James’s?”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

inconsiderable

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