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Definitions

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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"By making those decisions that are so insignificant to them really, because they can be turned around in 24 hours, that they're just pushing our families to the very, very edge."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Given this history, losing the Y chromosome later in life was once considered insignificant.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

“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 • Feb. 24, 2026

His right hand dropped just a mite with the weight of an almost insignificant reward.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.