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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But the reality is: Insignificant events get the same amount of coverage.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2022

Insignificant it had been, even while occupied by men the caliber of Adams, Thomas Jefferson, John C. Calhoun and Theodore Roosevelt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 13, 2016

Insignificant pearls of various sizes and shapes - slugs - were sold to costume jewelry manufacturers.

From Washington Times • Mar. 21, 2015

Insignificant events of this sort, he implied, couldn't upset the grand plan that lay behind the war.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2014

Insignificant as was this incident in itself, it was the origin of very grave consequences.

From Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience by Lever, Charles James

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