Definitions

no big deal

[noh big deel] / ˈnoʊ ˈbɪg ˈdil /

ADJECTIVE

immaterial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

extraneous inconsequential meaningless trivial unimportant

WEAK

foreign impertinent inapplicable inapposite inappropriate inconsiderable inconsiderate inessential insignificant irrelative matter of indifference no never mind of no account of no consequence of no importance trifling unnecessary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

important relevant significant useful valuable worthwhile

WEAK

bodily essential material meaningful physical real solid substantial

ADJECTIVE

trifling

Synonyms

STRONG

dinky empty hollow idle idling loitering minuscule niggling petty piddling shallow silly slight small

WEAK

banal forget it frivolous inane inconsequential inconsiderable insipid jejune measly negligible no big thing nugatory paltry picayune puny tiny trivial unimportant vain valueless vapid

Antonyms

STRONG

big effective full huge important large major productive significant

WEAK

useful worthwhile

NOUN

trifle

Synonyms

STRONG

bit dash diddly drop eyelash fraction hint jot little particle piece pinch shade speck spot squat suggestion suspicion touch trace

WEAK

fly speck soupçon

Antonyms

STRONG

a lot

Example Sentences

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If not, no big deal; I now have another golfing buddy.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

So when Reyne told a few friends about the safe passage at Quirky, Gil figured it was no big deal.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

It was no big deal, and they laughed about it later, Redick insisted Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

French, who plays 'widow' Debbie Fendon, said: "This is a sitcom about a very strange little oddball family who commit a massive fraud but pretend that it's no big deal."

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Then, as if it were no big deal, she grabbed the jacket, put the button in her mouth, and used her teeth to nibble through the thread.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

no big deal

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